Photonics Assembly Technician (4‑Day Week)

Gooch & Housego; Torquay; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Shift premium

25 days holiday

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Résumé du poste

Gooch & Housego in Torquay is expanding its production team to manufacture precision photonics components for telecom, defence and life sciences. Join a factory environment that supports learning, quality, and career growth, with an option for a 4‑day week.

The role covers assembly, testing and packaging of fibre optic products, following established procedures, and contributing to a culture of safety and excellence. Training and skill development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• No previous photonics experience required; transferable skills accepted.
• Ability to follow processes and work instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. (Note: separate from tech skills).

Responsabilités

• Assemble custom fibre optic products from drawings, sketches, procedures, or verbal instructions.
• Fibre stripping, cleaving, polishing, and final laser testing of fibre sub-assemblies.
• Process a wide range of fibre optic components to high quality standards.
• Pack parts for shipments following detailed written procedures.

Connaissances

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Process compliance

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Description du poste

Gooch & Housego in Torquay is expanding its production team to manufacture precision photonics components for telecom, defence and life sciences. Join a factory environment that supports learning, quality, and career growth, with an option for a 4‑day week.

The role covers assembly, testing and packaging of fibre optic products, following established procedures, and contributing to a culture of safety and excellence. Training and skill development are encouraged.