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About the Role
HOYA Lens UK is seeking a reliable and detail‑focused Production Operative to
join our lens coating team. This hands‑on role combines machine operation with
manual processes to support the production of high‑quality optical lenses.
Key Responsibilities
• Coating of optical lenses in line with quality standards
• Operating machinery (approximately 20% of the role)
• Performing manual tasks (approximately 80% of the role)
• Inspecting products to ensure quality and accuracy
• Completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and calibration
• Performing daily equipment and process checks
• Understanding and working towards key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Complying with all company rules, procedures, and health & safety regulations
Skills and Qualifications
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach
• Good manual dexterity (nimble‑fingered)
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
What We Offer
• Competative salary
* 31 days holiday increasing with length of service
• Life Assurance 3x base Salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme we contibute 5% you contribute 3%
• MyStaffShop
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to work for a global leader in optical technology
• Supportive team environment
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Career development opportunities
Shift patterns we are looking for include rotating Monday
• Friday 10pm-6am and
Tuesday- Saturday 6am-2pm.
If you are practical, quality‑driven, and enjoy hands‑on work, we would love to
hear from you.
HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global
technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech
and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop
products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the
healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical
endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants,
surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection
solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as
optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for
semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other
software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage
industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently
employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.
HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is
dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a
patient’s life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world,
it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence,
consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA
Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to
millions of people in 110 countries.
We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA
Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and
evolve according to your aspirations. It’s a place where you can shape the way
you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise.
You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a
One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over
the world by deciding to work with us.
We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of
purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite
you to find out more, and together we can continue to provide vision for a
lifetime.
Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a
partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give
people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals
with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to
develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them
as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941,
today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.