production technician
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
Contamac manufacture polymers for contact and intraocular lenses (used in cataract surgery), and are based in Saffron Walden.
We are recruiting for Production Technicians and although full training is given, experience in a production environment with an understanding of standard operating procedures are required.
You must be reliable, eager to learn, enthusiastic, physically fit (due to some heavy lifting) and a strong team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
Previous work with chemicals, polymers or adhesives would also be an advantage, but not essential.
We are the world’s largest supplier of contact and intraocular lens materials with two Queen's Awards for Enterprise - for International Trade and Innovation. Knowing that our products change people’s lives by improving their vision is truly rewarding.
Local to Saffron Walden (< 30 min commute).
Benefits:
- Starting Salary: £25,000, increasing to £26,500 when fully trained (time taken varies according to attitude and previous experience).
- Holidays: 25 days holiday + statutory days
- Pension Scheme: (5% company contribution)
- Health: Help@Hand - a range of valuable medical and practical support services – free.
- DIS: of 4 x salary
- On site parking
- Other: Training and Development / Company Social Events / Electric Vehicle Scheme / Cycle to Work Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and visitors have temperature taken and use hand sanitiser before entering the building. Social distancing measures are in place throughout our buildings and processes.
Application question(s):
- Are you local to Saffron Walden, i.e. within a 30 minute commute?
Experience:
- production environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ProdTech-Prod-04-2023
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