Precision Optics Stores & Despatch Specialist

Gooch & Housego PLC; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift premiums

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

£500 colleague referral bonus

Job summary

Gooch & Housego PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands‑on Optical Cleaning & Component Handling operator to support the flow of precision optical components through the production process, from cleaning and inspection to stock control, packing and despatch. The role mixes practical and administrative work; you will maintain traceability, follow procedures and work as part of a team.

Gooch & Housego offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, stores, despatch, precision component or cleanroom experience is desirable; role‑specific training will be provided.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and a methodical approach to work.
• Good manual dexterity and the ability to safely handle delicate, high‑value components.
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions and production documentation accurately.
• Good organisational, housekeeping and communication skills with a flexible, team‑focused approach.
• Ability to use, or learn, ERP / stock control systems and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload across Optical Cleaning, Stores, Despatch and administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare precision optical components using approved methods.
• Handle coated and uncoated optics carefully to prevent contamination, scratches, chips, marks or other damage.
• Ensure components are visually clean and free from fingerprints, fibres, particles, residues and stains before progressing.
• Maintain correct identification, segregation, protection and traceability throughout cleaning, storage and movement.
• Report suspected damage, contamination, identification or process issues promptly to Production or Quality.
• Receive and process incoming materials and components, checking quantity and condition against delivery documentation.
• Book goods accurately into ERP / stock control systems and store them in the correct locations.
• Issue materials to production and maintain accurate stock records, traceability and inventory control.
• Carry out routine stock checks / cycle counts, investigate discrepancies and monitor consumable stock levels.
• Prepare, protect, pack and despatch finished components and materials to customers, subcontractors and other G&H locations.
• Ensure delivery notes, labels, courier, customer and export documentation are complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate ERP, stock, production and shipment records, including route cards where required.
• Coordinate courier collections and support local deliveries / collections where required.
• Work in accordance with G&H quality procedures, work instructions, customer requirements and approved cleaning processes.
• Maintain accurate product identification and traceability and stop / escalating activity where a quality or traceability concern is identified.
• Use solvents and cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH, risk assessments and site procedures, wearing required PPE.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised Optical Cleaning, Stores and Despatch areas and support 5S / continuous improvement.
• Contribute to reducing contamination, handling damage, stock discrepancies, rework, scrap and process inefficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

ERP systems

Good communication

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

Gooch & Housego PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands‑on Optical Cleaning & Component Handling operator to support the flow of precision optical components through the production process, from cleaning and inspection to stock control, packing and despatch. The role mixes practical and administrative work; you will maintain traceability, follow procedures and work as part of a team.

Gooch & Housego offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for