Assembly Technician Team Leader

We are working with a Leighton Buzzard based company in recruiting for an Assembly Technician Team Leader to join their team. Our client are a market leader in their sector, and they recruiting new to continued growth, and development. This role is excellent for a candidate who has been a team leader, supervisor, or manager previously.

Working Hours: 11:00am - 19:30pm.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000.

Location: Leighton Buzzard.

The Role:

To manufacture and final process soft contact lenses to the highest standard. Ensuring lead times are met and prioritising overdue and urgent lenses.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• To work alongside the team and manage the day-to-day processes.
• To manufacture products in an efficient manner, reducing scrappage and ensuring all products are of a high standard.
• To follow all training and Work Instructions in full.
• To keep a clean, safe, and tidy workspace and report any issues or concerns to line manager.
• To clean down all areas, completing daily.
• To receive and prepare product for quality control checks from Manufacturing department.
• To inspect product ensuring product is in good condition and measures within set out company tolerances.
• To reject non-conforming product.
• To prepare product for final packaging.
• To carry out the product sterilization process.
• To complete final checks of the product before despatch.
• To complete any other necessary requirements to ensure smooth running of Quality Control department.
• To ensure all training is reviewed and up to date.
• To apply by all Health & Safety Policies set out by the company.
• To support the business across the Goods in to Goods out process (subject to training).

Person Specification:

• High level in attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/line leader role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional support.

Education:

• Educated to GCSE in English & Maths (Grade 7/C or above).
• BTEC or NVQ desirable.