Job title: Technical Administrator
Department: Insert Manufacturing & Engineering Workshop
Location: Hamble, Hampshire
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect:

As the Technical Administrator in our Manufacturing and Engineering workshop team.  You will be expected to provide Technical Support and oversight of the Insert Manufacture and Workshop teams to deliver and efficient and effective service to business units and project teams. As well as:

Acting as an internal supplier to UK Manufacturing and Hungary for insert manufacture to ensure inserts are always available at the right standard as well as manufactured spare parts and engineering projects. Assess all jobs whether they should be made in-house or outside and act as main liaison for external suppliers. Stock maintenance of consumable parts and raw materials including monitoring of usage and ordering. Ensure that all machinery is calibrated and maintained in an effective way using an appropriate maintenance strategy and record keeping system. Plan and schedule work for both workshops. Liaison for external suppliers.

Work Environment:

The insert manufacture areas are clean, temperature controlled, environments. The engineering workshop is a more typical engineering environment.  The job holder will be predominantly office based, although the role will involve spending time in both workshops areas where appropriate PPE must be worn. There is low level noise in some of the working areas from machinery, but this does not require ear protection to be worn. The job manages the activity of a team working Mon-Fri on two shifts. Nominally a day-work role but flexibility essential to manage early and late shift.

Travel Requirements: 

Travel between sites will be required, therefore a drivers licence is needed.

About you:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer literate, with intermediate skill in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook and Power point. Ability to read and understand technical material e.g. Engineering Drawings. Ability to deal with a range of suppliers and vendors. Ability to trend and analyses data. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload. Use of service now and Blue Mountain  Ability to build relationships and work effectively with others. The following behavioural competencies: Planning and Organisation, Communication, Team Orientation, Quality conscious, Continuous Improvement and Change Orientation. 

Experience/Education

Knowledge of contact lens mould tooling and/or inserts Manufacturing engineering discipline desirable. Math’s and English to NVQ Level 2

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!

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