Workshop Optical Glazing Assistant

Iolla; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Complimentary eyewear for staff

Friends and family discount

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Open to part-time and full-time

Job summary

IOLLA is hiring a Workshop Optical Glazing Assistant to join our Glasgow team. You will work primarily in the Optical Glazing department, following defined procedures to produce glasses to required standards and SLAs.

You will operate glazing machinery, perform quality checks, and assist with adjustments on frames and lenses. The role offers opportunities in a fast-paced environment with a Real Living Wage employer and on-site parking in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Previous optical and glazing experience; knowledge of lenses, frames, and materials used in eyewear production.
• Ability to work well in a team but also on an individual basis.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of our Workshop team, assembling and dispatching glasses to customers.
• Work in the Optical Glazing department, following defined procedures to produce glasses to British Standards and SLAs.
• Operate glazing machinery and contribute to an efficient production facility.
• Take responsibility for quality checks and quality assurance of the final product.
• Carry out adjustments and repairs, and refresh techniques on customer frames and lenses.
• Handle supplier ordering and tracking, and manage deliveries.
• Work efficiently to ensure orders are dispatched on time.
• Perform ad-hoc duties across workshop areas during peak periods.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Optical glazing

Tools

Glazing machinery

Job description

At IOLLA we're looking for a Workshop Optical Glazing Assistant to join our team.

We are delighted to share an amazing opportunity! We are excited to be recruiting for Workshop Optical Glazing Assistants to join our incredible manufacturing unit in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and brand.

At IOLLA, we work differently; we have an understanding that every member of our community will strive for excellence and be an ambassador in bringing the IOLLA values and mission to life. Our mission is for our customers to look and feel great!

What you'll do

• Be a key part of our Workshop team, which assembles and dispatches glasses to our customers.

• Work predominantly in the Optical Glazing department, executing defined procedures on our manufacturing line to accurately produce glasses to British Standards and agreed SLAs.

• Operate our Glazing machinery and contribute to a constantly improving, efficient production facility.

• Take responsibility for quality checks and quality assurance of our final product.

• Carry out adjustments and repairs, and perform refresh techniques on customer frames and lenses.

• Handle supplier ordering and tracking, as well as the organisation and handling of deliveries.

• Work efficiently and in an organised manner to ensure orders are dispatched to customers on time.

• Perform ad-hoc duties across all areas of the workshop department during peak operational periods.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, ensuring all health and safety standards are met, alongside general maintenance and upkeep of machinery and equipment.
  

Join our team because:

• You have previous optical and glazing experience, with knowledge of lenses, frames, and materials used within eyewear production.

• You contribute effectively to a team working environment, but also have the ability and confidence to work on an individual basis.

• You are a motivated and focused individual who can communicate with a variety of people.

• You have strong organisational capabilities and effective time management skills.

• You have the ability to prioritise tasks and problem-solve, with a capacity to think outside the box to find solutions.

• You work in a positive manner and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

• You have a great work ethic, enjoy responsibility, and take pride in what you do.

What you'll get:

• Real Living Wage employer. Higher rates may be offered depending on the experience level.

• Complimentary eye wear for staff

• Generous friends and family discount

• Free on-site parking

• Our Retail Trust partnership offers a host of benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to high street discounts, among many others!

• Enhanced annual leave with service

• Annual leave purchase scheme

• We are open to both part-time and full-time candidates for this role - perfect for striking a great work-life balance.

This role will be based in Glasgow at our HQ and Workshop base.

We can't wait to hear your story and look forward to meeting you!