Leading Manufacturer of Advanced Optical Components | Graduate Production Assistant | Bexhill, East Sussex
About the Company:
Our partner, a leading UK-based manufacturer, specialises in producing high-performance vacuum optics, thin film coatings, and electron-optical components. With a strong reputation for innovation and precision engineering, they supply critical products to scientific institutions, research facilities, and OEM manufacturers globally. Operating from a cutting-edge facility, which includes cleanroom environments, they are dedicated to upholding the highest quality standards across all their manufacturing processes. They are now looking for a talented Graduate Production Assistant to join their growing team in Bexhill, East Sussex.
About the Role:
This role is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to embark on a career in high-tech manufacturing. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting the production of advanced optical and scientific components within a precision engineering environment. This position is ideal for an ambitious graduate keen to learn about manufacturing processes, quality control, and the daily operations of a leading-edge production facility, working closely with skilled technicians and engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide essential support to the production team across various manufacturing stages.
- Assist in the preparation, assembly, and testing of optical and scientific components.
- Maintain detailed production records and documentation for quality control purposes.
- Contribute to the upkeep of a clean and organised production environment, including cleanrooms.
- Learn and adhere to strict manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
- Collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers, and other team members.
- Identify and report any production issues or deviations to senior staff promptly.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to all tasks.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn and develop.
- A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Physics, or a related technical discipline is highly desirable.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.
- Prior internship, workshop, or laboratory experience in a production or technical setting is beneficial.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to new challenges.
Compensation and benefits:
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to advanced optical and scientific component production.
- Work within a leading company renowned for innovation and precision.
- Close collaboration with experienced technicians and engineers.
- Progression opportunities within a growing specialist manufacturing firm.
- Full-time, on-site role in Bexhill, East Sussex.
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