Production Operative

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.