production technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contamac manufacture polymers for contact and intraocular lenses (used in cataract surgery), and are based in Saffron Walden.
We are recruiting for Production Technicians and although full training is given, experience in a production environment with an understanding of standard operating procedures are required.
You must be reliable, eager to learn, enthusiastic, physically fit (due to some heavy lifting) and a strong team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
Previous work with chemicals, polymers or adhesives would also be an advantage, but not essential.
We are the world’s largest supplier of contact and intraocular lens materials with two Queen's Awards for Enterprise - for International Trade and Innovation. Knowing that our products change people’s lives by improving their vision is truly rewarding.
Local to Saffron Walden (< 30 min commute).
Benefits:
- Starting Salary: £25,000, increasing to £26,500 when fully trained (time taken varies according to attitude and previous experience).
- Holidays: 25 days holiday + statutory days
- Pension Scheme: (5% company contribution)
- Health: Help@Hand - a range of valuable medical and practical support services – free.
- DIS: of 4 x salary
- On site parking
- Other: Training and Development / Company Social Events / Electric Vehicle Scheme / Cycle to Work Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and visitors have temperature taken and use hand sanitiser before entering the building. Social distancing measures are in place throughout our buildings and processes.
Application question(s):
- Are you local to Saffron Walden, i.e. within a 30 minute commute?
Experience:
- production environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ProdTech-Prod-04-2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for production technician roles across CONTAMAC LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 / yr bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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