A large, North London based Local Authority is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Safeguarding team. As the Senior Practitioner, you will manage several complex cases, determining suitable thresholds in a timely manner and making recommendations about level of need and next steps. This role is a full-time, permanent position.
Benefits for you:
A salary up to £53,600 per annum
30 Days Annual leave
Pension Scheme
Progression Opportunities
Additional benefits
Your responsibilities:
Managing and contribute to practice learning arrangements
Undertake reports and observations of practice
Provide advice, support and training to managers, supervisors, and practice educators
Promote and support individual performance and progression
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna, Associate Director, on 07587 031 100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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Reception Manager - Daytime Hours
Maria Logan Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Reception Manager to join one of Ireland's leading accommodation providers.
With the support of a great team, it will be your responsibility to ensure that your guests receive that world renowned ‘céad míle fáilte’. This role will suit someone who excels in the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The ability to creating a fun and inclusive environment is a must for this role.
The ideal candidate will be well presented, have a can-do mindset, and have a passion for providing the ultimate travel experience. This role consists of many duties, which include, supervising and training the front office team, completing rosters, and ensuring that the high standards set by management are always met.
The hours for this role are 09:00-17:00, five days over seven.
If you love meeting people from all over the world, love telling your guests all about our amazing city and love turning moments into memories then this is the role for you. Please apply through the link below.....Read more...
Vehicle Paint Sprayer Vacancy:
- This role comes with a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum + Bonus
- Excellent company benefits.
- Permanent Role
- Ongoing training and development.
We are looking for a highly skilled Paint Sprayer to join a leading Bodyshop in the Maidenhead area.
Key role and responsibilities as a Paint Sprayer:
- Bumper and trim repairs
- Examine vehicles to identify additional work for repair
- Minor dent removals
- Mix paint to ensure the perfect match
- Spray paint vehicles
- Quality check
Minimum requirements for a Paint Sprayer:
- Ideally you will be an experienced Paint Sprayer with a settled career history in a Bodyshop environment and be able to demonstrate a hands on and focus-driven approach
- The candidate will be an enthusiastic/ driven individual that is also able to deliver high-quality work at all times
- This position requires somebody with good attention to detail and also works to high standards at all times
If you want to hear more about the Paint Sprayer role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on piam@holtautomotive.co.uk or 01202 552915 to discuss further.
Paint Sprayer - Up to £50K Bodyshop Maidenhead
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MET Technician / Strip Fitter Role:
- Up to £58,000 per annum
- Pension and great company benefits
- Growing Bodyshop Group room for Training and progression.
- Permanent Role
Our client, a busy Accident Repair Centre in the Northampton area, is looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced MET Technician / Strip Fitter.
Key MET Technician / Strip Fitter Roles and Responsibilities:
- Removing and refitting parts to ensure body repairs are to a very high standard
- Dismantle and rebuild vehicles as instructed
- To report unseen damage, absent from estimate as soon as its identified
- Have a good level of efficiency and attention to detail
- Be able to work in a team and as an individual
Minimum Requirements as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter:
- Time served and/or qualified to city & guilds or NVQ level
- Have Previous experience as an MET Technician
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
If you want to hear more about the MET Technician / Strip Fitter role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
MET Technician / Strip Fitter - up to £58k Bodyshop Northampton
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MET Technician / Strip Fitter Role:
- Earning Circa £56,000 per annum
- Permanent Role
- Pension and great company benefits
- Growing Bodyshop Group room for Training and progression.
Our client, a busy Accident Repair Centre in the Exeter area, is looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced MET Technician / Strip Fitter.
Key MET Technician / Strip Fitter Roles and Responsibilities:
- Removing and refitting parts to ensure body repairs are to a very high standard
- Dismantle and rebuild vehicles as instructed
- To report unseen damage, absent from estimate as soon as its identified
- Have a good level of efficiency and attention to detail
- Be able to work in a team and as an individual
Minimum Requirements as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter:
- Time served and/or qualified to city & guilds or NVQ level
- Have Previous experience as an MET Technician
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
If you want to hear more about the MET Technician / Strip Fitter role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
MET Technician / Strip Fitter - Circa £56k Bodyshop Exeter
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Parts Advisor
Job Title Parts Advisor
Salary £30000 to £35000 per annum
Location Swindon
Our client, a large commercial vehicle dealership with multiple sites is actively seeking to employ a Parts Advisor.
Whats on Offer?:
- Increased holiday allowance, further increased with service.
- Manufacturer training
- Employee benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Career growth potential within a reputable company
- Enhanced Overtime Rates
Duties of a Parts Advisor:
- Administering parts orders efficiently.
- Identifying customer parts requirements.
- Ensuring Stock is controlled effectively & stored in an orderly fashion.
- Ensuring all company policies and industry guidelines are adhered to for compliance purposes.
- Liaising with the Workshop Technicians and assisting with parts sourcing.
- Parts Pricing & completing electronic health checks.
What our client expects of their Parts Advisors:
- Parts experience with a Vehicle Dealership is essential.
- Good sales skills & customer service experience.
- CDK / Kerridge Experience is beneficial but not essential.
- IT literacy is essential.
- Technical knowledge of vehicles, and vehicle parts is helpful, enabling to answer customer queries.
- Good organisational skills.
- A great team player.
- A personable approach to customers and fellow staff members.
To apply for this Parts Advisor role, please submit your CV via this advert or contact John Barnes at Holt Recruitment on 07955081481.....Read more...
Parts Advisor
Job Title Parts Advisor
Salary £28000 to £34000 per annum
Location Bristol
Our client, a large commercial vehicle dealership with multiple sites is actively seeking to employ a Parts Advisor.
Whats on Offer?:
- Increased holiday allowance, further increased with service.
- Manufacturer training
- Employee benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Career growth potential within a reputable company
- Enhanced Overtime Rates
Duties of a Parts Advisor:
- Administering parts orders efficiently.
- Identifying customer parts requirements.
- Ensuring Stock is controlled effectively & stored in an orderly fashion.
- Ensuring all company policies and industry guidelines are adhered to for compliance purposes.
- Liaising with the Workshop Technicians and assisting with parts sourcing.
- Parts Pricing & completing electronic health checks.
What our client expects of their Parts Advisors:
- Parts experience with a Vehicle Dealership is essential.
- Good sales skills & customer service experience.
- CDK / Kerridge Experience is beneficial but not essential.
- IT literacy is essential.
- Technical knowledge of vehicles, and vehicle parts is helpful, enabling to answer customer queries.
- Good organisational skills.
- A great team player.
- A personable approach to customers and fellow staff members.
To apply for this Parts Advisor role, please submit your CV via this advert or contact John Barnes at Holt Recruitment on 07955081481.....Read more...
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker Salary: £16-£19
*Please only apply if you have the permanent right to work in the UK. Applications without this will be automatically rejected*
The Company
A leading engineering company specialising in precision welding & fabrication, machining, and assemblies is looking for a Sheet Metal Worker to join their team on a permanent basis. The company has a strong focus on quality and staff happiness and is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service & value. The company has a wide range of capabilities, including CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, and assemblies and supplies a wide range of industries.
Sheet Metal Worker Role & Responsibilities
- Able to set & operate CNC Brake Presses
- Work from technical drawings
- Background in aerospace, defence, nuclear or similar is preferable but not essential
- Deburring and dressing parts
- Comfortable working with very thin gauge materials
- Due to the versatile nature of the business, there is a good chance to be trained in different areas of the business
- Any CADCAM experience is also desirable but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate.
What Next?
Apply now or for more information on the Sheet Metal Worker role, call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482.....Read more...
The MET Technician / Strip Fitter role:
- Salary of up to £25 p/h + Bonus
- Monday to Friday only - Permanent Role
- Ongoing training and development
Our client, a busy Accident Repair Centre in the Reigate area, is looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced MET Technician / Strip Fitter.
Key MET Technician / Strip Fitter Roles and Responsibilities:
- Removing and refitting parts to ensure body repairs are to a very high standard
- Dismantle and rebuild vehicles as instructed
- To report unseen damage, absent from estimate as soon as its identified
- Have a good level of efficiency and attention to detail
- Be able to work in a team and as an individual
Minimum Requirements as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter:
- Time served and/or qualified to city & guilds or NVQ level
- Have Previous experience as an MET Technician
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
If you want to hear more about the MET Technician / Strip Fitter role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
MET Technician / Strip Fitter - up to £25 p/h Bodyshop Reigate
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Automotive Service Advisor
Job Title - Automotive Service Advisor
Salary £34000 to £35000 per annum
Hours Monday to Friday + 1 in 3 Saturday Mornings
Location - Reading
We are working with an established commercial vehicle workshop that are looking to add to their existing team with the addition of an Automotive Service Advisor.
Whats on Offer?:
- Increased holiday allowance, further increased with service.
- Full Brand Training
- Employee benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Career growth potential within a reputable company
- Enhanced Overtime Rates
Automotive Service Advisor job role:
- The role will include answering telephone calls
- Taking service bookings to ensure the workshop is fully booked
- Maintaining the vehicle service planners
- Invoicing and taking cash payments
- Updating customers on vehicle repair progress.
The successful Automotive Service Advisor will have:
- Work well as a member of a successful team
- Be comfortable talking to customers and ideally have a background in the motor industry.
- A working knowledge of Kerridge ADP would be advantageous but is not crucial.
- Need to be computer literate and be comfortable with MS Office products.
If you are interested in finding out more get in contact with John Barnes on 07955 081 481, email john@holtrecruitment.com or send us your CV by Clicking Apply Now!....Read more...
A high end independent Opticians based in Cambridge are looking for a full time Optical Assistant to join the team
Optical Assistant - Role
Multi-award winning practice
Modern, Boutique environment
Close knit team with a family feel
A focus on the customer experience
Varied frame range including exclusive designer and niche brands
Travel to international trade shows
Regular training session both in-house and external
Working 5 days a week including a Saturday
Opening hours from 8.30am to 5.30pm
Salary between £22,000 to £25,000 DOE
Bonus scheme
Free parking available
Optical Assistant - Requirements
1 + Years experience of working in an Opticians
Flair for fashion
Creative
Willingness to go above and beyond
Loyal
Team player
Attention to detail
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.
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Mechanical Fitter required to join an aerospace production team to work in a cleanroom environment on the assembly, integration and testing of aerospace devices.
Our international Aerospace and Defence client is going through a continued period of expansion and looking for Precision Mechanical Assembly Technicians. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Mechanical fitter experience ideally through apprenticeship with exposure to and of the following: non return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters or any fluidic components for the space industry.
Training and skills development will be provided, extended working hours may be required to meet production targets.
Responsibilities
Precision assembly and test activities in a Class 8 clean room.
Testing the integrity of assembled systems using high pressure gases and leak detection equipment such as helium mass spectrometers.
Cleaning components in preparation for assembly and test activities using automatic particle counting equipment and patch sample counting techniques.
Electrical testing
Gas flow testing of valves, thrusters and fluidic components to ensure components are within
tolerance prior to assembly.
Digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, high voltage dielectric and insulation
resistance test equipment.
Material joining processes including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, orbital welding, and compiling weld inspection reports on parts and test pieces.....Read more...
Cleanroom Production Technician required to join a precision aerospace production team to work in a cleanroom environment on the assembly, integration and testing of aerospace devices.
Our international Aerospace and Defence client is going through a continued period of expansion and looking for Precision Mechanical Assembly Technicians. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Mechanical fitter experience ideally through apprenticeship with exposure to and of the following; non return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters or any fluidic components for the space industry.
Training and skills development will be provided, extended working hours may be required to meet production targets.
Responsibilities
Precision assembly and test activities in a Class 8 clean room.
Testing the integrity of assembled systems using high pressure gases and leak detection equipment such as helium mass spectrometers.
Cleaning components in preparation for assembly and test activities using automatic particle counting equipment and patch sample counting techniques.
Electrical testing
Gas flow testing of valves, thrusters and fluidic components to ensure components are within
tolerance prior to assembly.
Digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, high voltage dielectric and insulation
resistance test equipment.
Material joining processes including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, orbital welding, and compiling weld inspection reports on parts and test pieces.....Read more...
CNC Miller
Location: Andover
Salary: £16-£18 per hour
Holt Engineering are seeking a couple of skilled CNC Millers to join our growing team in Andover. As a leading precision engineering company, they specialise in producing high-quality components for various industries and have recently just landed a very large automotive contract.
CNC Miller Responsibilities:
- Operating and setting CNC machining centres (Mazak, Heidenhain, Fanuc).
- Editing CNC programs.
- Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
- Ensuring quality standards and meeting production deadlines.
- Collaborating with the team to achieve production goals.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting CNC machines.
CNC Miller Requirements:
- Proven experience in CNC machining, preferably with Mazak, Heidenhain, and Fanuc controls.
- Proficient in offsets and tooling changes.
- Strong understanding of machining processes and materials.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
CNC Miller Benefits:
- Competitive salary (£16.00 - £18.00 per hour)
- Opportunities for career progression
- On-site parking
- Overtime opportunities
- Health surveillance checks
- Training and development opportunities
How to apply for the CNC Miller role:
If you are a skilled CNC Miller and passionate about precision engineering, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please send your CV directly or contact Harry on 07739 277675 or at harry.parsons@holtengineering.co.uk....Read more...
Vehicle Paint Sprayer Vacancy:
- This role comes with a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum + Bonus
- Excellent company benefits.
- Permanent Role
- Ongoing training and development.
We are looking for a highly skilled Paint Sprayer to join a leading Bodyshop in the Beaconsfield area.
Key role and responsibilities as a Paint Sprayer:
- Bumper and trim repairs
- Examine vehicles to identify additional work for repair
- Minor dent removals
- Mix paint to ensure the perfect match
- Spray paint vehicles
- Quality check
Minimum requirements for a Paint Sprayer:
- Ideally you will be an experienced Paint Sprayer with a settled career history in a Bodyshop environment and be able to demonstrate a hands on and focus-driven approach
- The candidate will be an enthusiastic/ driven individual that is also able to deliver high-quality work at all times
- This position requires somebody with good attention to detail and also works to high standards at all times
If you want to hear more about the Paint Sprayer role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on piam@holtautomotive.co.uk or 01202 552915 to discuss further.
Paint Sprayer - Up to £50K Bodyshop Beaconsfield
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DENTAL ASSOCIATE - MORAYAn opportunity has become available for a Permanent Dental Associate to join an Independent mixed practice located in Keith, Moray.This opportunity is available on a full-time basis for 4 days per week (However the practice can consider both 4/5 days or Part time hours) •Start date – As soon as possible•Working hours: 8.45m – 6pm (45 minutes lunch)•NHS and private role, huge private potential •50% PVT / 50% lab bills•Established list of patients to take over from•R&R allowance of up to £25,000 available from the NHS.•Mentoring available for restoring implants, aligners/ orthodontics, smile design/complex restorative, oral surgery and IV sedation•Generous educational grant available for post graduate training Relocation and rental allowancePractice information:3 surgeriesComputerised using Dentally Software with OPG Machine, digital X-rays, trios, medit Scanners, iTero Scanner on site. There is Hygienist support with GBT EMS.Location information:Car parking availableTrain station nearbyIn order to apply, candidates must be fully qualified and GDC registered.....Read more...
Do you want to make a real difference in people lives? Are you a passionate and engaging Support Worker?
I am recruiting for Support Workers who have experience in supporting Childrens within the Warrington area.
You will be providing support to children within childrens homes.
Shifts available:
Days + Sleep in's
Benefits for you as a Support Worker:
PAYE payments starting from £12.21 + holiday pay
Full time hoursavailable
E-learning training offered via Charles Hunter
Opportunity to work with Leading Care providers
A Dedicated Consultant to you
Weekly pay
To be considered for this Support Worker position, you must have:
Express a passionate and engaging attitude
Enhanced Adult and Child DBS Certificate
Minimum 6months experience working in the social care sector
If this sounds like something of interest to you or if you would like to discuss this role in further detail, I would love to hear from you. kowen@charecruitment.com 07461822601
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A prestigious firm in Chester are seeking a dedicated Commercial Property Paralegal to join their highly regarded Commercial Property department. They are a small close-knit team meaning you would work closely with the Solicitor gaining experience in a range of real estate matters.
As a Commercial Property Paralegal, you will:
Handle a mixed load of work, from typing to assisting with land registry.
Work with the solicitors and trainees and assist on a range of cases, broadening your experience.
Support property transactions.
Provide administrative support.
Liaise with clients and third parties.
The Ideal candidate:
Experience in commercial property law.
Comfortable handling a broad base of real estate work.
The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and great opportunities for progression to include training contract opportunities.
If you are based in Cheshire and are looking for an opportunity to utilise and enhance your Commercial Property experience, we encourage you to apply. For further information on the role, you can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann on 01618714759, or email your CV to Nadine.ali@saccomann.com.....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and eager Corporate Solicitor with a cutting edge and progressive Chester based law firm.
About the firm:
Regularly featured within Legal 500.
Heavily and regularly invest in their training schemes.
Boast a strong legal pedigree as they have been practicing for over 50 years.
Offer a supportive Corporate team to develop legal skills.
The firm have a strong relationship with their clients.
Prioritise a good work life balance and support the Mental Health Foundation.
If you are interested to apply to this fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor in Chester- add and develop your legal career you will ideally need a PQE of 2+ years. Please get in touch with Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann Legal Recruitment on 0161 831 6890 quoting the reference LMT135106.
* Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. *....Read more...
You will be assisting with the service, commissioning and validation of healthcare laboratories
Supporting the growth of the cleanroom validation and maintenance team
Assisting the design and project team
Training Outcome:
Validation Engineer
Project Engineer
Employer Description:Enbloc Ltd are based in Fleet, Hampshire. Founded in 2000, Enbloc are an industry leading Cleanroom and Laboratory design, build, validation, and maintenance company, serving the National Health Service, Medical and Pharmaceutical companies up and down the United Kingdom.
Due to our continued success and new commissions, an opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Validation and Commissioning Engineer to join our team and support our business through its next phase of growth.
The validation department consists of GMP qualified office staff and site-based technical engineers ensuring the continued compliance of Clients Cleanrooms and associated equipment and services at regular intervals.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.
Some weekend working may be required, but with prior agreement.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Be responsible for a caseload of service users that are accessing the service, providing 1 to 1 support.
Reviewing all risk and need assessments and support plans in partnership with service users and in line with service expectations.
Liaise and work effectively with a wide range of other professionals and agencies in support of the service user.
Jointly deliver structured groupwork for service users.Training Outcome:
Domestic Abuse Practitioner
Domestic Abuse Helpline Worker
Refuge Support Worker
Employer Description:The charity has a fully trained staff team providing Supported Accommodation to victims of domestic abuse. We have an on-site Children’s Nursery that provides full day care for pre-school children. Our other services include a Complex Needs Supported Accommodation service and a Counselling service.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, some flexible working may be required.
There will also be an opportunity to take part in the out of hours on call rota.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Booking Appointments: Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using the practice’s electronic system, ensuring efficient use of clinical time.
Scanning: Digitally scan and upload patient documents to the electronic health record system, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Coding: Apply appropriate medical codes to patient records for billing and documentation, in line with current coding standards.
Shredding: Safely dispose of confidential documents in compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
Deductions: Assist with processing insurance claims and patient billing deductions, ensuring accurate financial records.
Taking Post: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and recording correspondence.
Training Outcome:Progression for the right candidate.Employer Description:Mayfield Medical Group is a dynamic and bustling General Practice with a patient base of 9,300 individuals. The practice provides high-quality healthcare services to the diverse community. Mayfield Medical Group are proud to dedicate their commitment to patient care, innovation, and continuous improvement.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Initiative....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with our Client based near Park Royal, London. They are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner! This purpose-built nursery has been built, designed and equipped to provide an exciting and simulating environment!Main Responsibilities
Have an excellent understanding of the EYFSBe able to implement the EYFS in to planning activitiesTo understand the importance of assessment, and ensure all children receive the statutory progress checks required.To maintain records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other professionals.To be involved in out of working hours’ activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, etcBuild strong relationships with the team, the children and parents/carers
Benefits/Get in TouchThe successful candidate can look forward to a very competitive rate of pay which has just been increased, and also in-house development and scope for progression!If this sounds like the type of role you have been looking for then apply today! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV to oliver@nurseseekers.co.uk....Read more...
Mechanical Fitter required to join an aerospace production team to work in a cleanroom environment on the assembly, integration and testing of aerospace devices.
Our international Aerospace and Defence client is going through a continued period of expansion and looking for Precision Mechanical Assembly Technicians. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Mechanical fitter experience ideally through apprenticeship with exposure to and of the following: non return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters or any fluidic components for the space industry.
Training and skills development will be provided, extended working hours may be required to meet production targets.
Responsibilities
Precision assembly and test activities in a Class 8 clean room.
Testing the integrity of assembled systems using high pressure gases and leak detection equipment such as helium mass spectrometers.
Cleaning components in preparation for assembly and test activities using automatic particle counting equipment and patch sample counting techniques.
Electrical testing
Gas flow testing of valves, thrusters and fluidic components to ensure components are within
tolerance prior to assembly.
Digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, high voltage dielectric and insulation
resistance test equipment.
Material joining processes including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, orbital welding, and compiling weld inspection reports on parts and test pieces.....Read more...
The successful applicant will gain experience in all aspects of being an optical assistant in an optometrist practice.As a well respected independent opticians, we would be delighted to help the candidate grow in the industry and develop their skills to become a valued member of our team.
An optical assistant works under supervision in an optical practice to assist people with choosing frames and lenses. They will also carry out initial assessments before an eye examination such as autorefraction and checking eye pressures as well some supplementary checks, such as Ocular Coherence Tomography, visual field analysis and ultra wide fundus imaging. They will also help in the day to day running of the practice by making appointments and helping patients with queries.
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as its perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice.
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision.
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements.
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language.
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses.
Making adjustments to customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort.
Basic frame repairs.
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements .
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer.
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures.
Making follow up appointments for customers.
Use a focimetre to find the prescription from spectacles.
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits.
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing.
Explaining offers and products to customers.
Taking payments from customers.
Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns.
Understanding business KPIs and how they affect the practices profitability.
Training:One day per week - online learning.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses.
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non Optical aids such as bump-ons.
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions.
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses.
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others.
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management you could complete a management course.
Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise.
Employer Description:Youngs Opticians has provided exceptional vision care to the people of Stanley for over 50 years. We provide excellent eye care to all ages, with comprehensive vision and eye health exams as well as supplying a wide range of designer eyewear. We are experienced, professional Optometrists and take pride in offering an excellent service to all of our customers whether they are looking for glasses, contact lenses or simply just an eye test.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Saturday, 9.00am - 12:30pm (can be flexible).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
