Production Technician

Acorn Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range £12.71–£13.31 per hr

Shift options: early, day, late, and/?

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Full training provided

Acorn benefits scheme

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is hiring Production Technicians in Nottingham to join a specialist manufacturing team producing bespoke prescription eyewear. Training is provided and no optical experience is required, making it ideal for developing new technical skills.

Role involves assembling eyewear, following procedures, and maintaining quality in a technology-driven manufacturing setting with potential for ongoing work and temp-to-perm opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in technology, manufacturing or precision-based work.
• Good manual dexterity and enjoyment of hands-on tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to follow processes and instructions consistently.
• Good organisational skills and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Confident communication skills and willingness to learn new skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and challenges.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and work instructions to maintain high quality and accuracy.
• Assemble and process prescription eyewear using specialist equipment.
• Work within one of several specialist production areas.
• Complete production documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Report production, quality, health and safety concerns to the Line Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Work to recognised quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and feedback.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths desirable

Job description

Nottingham | £12.71-£13.31 per hour + overtime rates | Early, day, late and evening shifts available | Temporary, with potential for ongoing work and temp-to-perm opportunities

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting

Production Technicians

to join a specialist manufacturing team in Nottingham, producing bespoke prescription eyewear.

No previous optical experience is required

As full training will be provided, this role is ideal for candidates looking to develop new technical skills and gain experience in a specialist manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Pay of £12.71-£13.31 per hour.
• A choice of early, day, late and evening shifts.
• Temporary work with potential for ongoing opportunities and temp-to-perm employment.
• Full training provided, with no previous optical experience required.
• The opportunity to develop specialist skills in a technology-driven manufacturing environment.
• Access to the Acorn by Synergie worker benefits scheme, offering discounts and vouchers for many high street retailers.
• Access to a worker wellbeing and support platform.

Key Duties

• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions to maintain high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Assemble and process prescription eyewear using specialist equipment and technology.
• Work within one of several specialist production areas.
• Complete production documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Report production, quality, health and safety concerns to the Line Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Work to recognised quality standards within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and providing constructive feedback.

Requirements

• A genuine interest in technology, manufacturing or precision-based work.
• Good manual dexterity and enjoyment of hands-on tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• The ability to follow processes and instructions consistently.
• Good organisational skills and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident communication skills and a willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and challenges.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, quality control, engineering or a technology-based environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Interested?

If you enjoy working with technology, have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing high-quality products, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.