Regional Trainer - Ophthalmic Lenses – South West England
Zest Optical is currently recruiting for a Regional Trainer to join a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a field-based training role, supporting independent opticians across through a combination of in-practice training, digital delivery and content development. The successful candidate will be based in South West England (ideally Wiltshire/Dorset/East Somerset area).
The role will focus on delivering engaging product, sales and retail training programmes, helping customers maximise performance, improve patient outcomes and drive commercial success. You’ll work closely with both customers and internal teams, playing a key role in strengthening relationships and enhancing the overall customer experience.
The Role
Deliver in-practice training across independent optical stores throughout Southern England
Provide engaging product, dispensing and retail training to support business growth
Organise and host digital learning sessions including webinars and online training modules
Develop and implement new training initiatives to drive sales performance
Support the creation of training content including CET, technical product training and retail optimisation materials
Work closely with the sales team to support customer training needs and commercial objectives
Assist with ongoing projects alongside senior leadership
Requirements
Dispensing Optician qualification or managerial experience in practice
Previous experience within the optical industry, ideally with a training or coaching element
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Well organised with the ability to manage your own schedule and travel across the region
Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse performance and identify opportunities
Salary & Benefits
Base salary up to £35,000
Company car plus additional benefits package
Monday to Friday working
If you’re looking to join an innovative organisation within the optical sector and play a key role in delivering impactful training that drives customer success and commercial performance, apply now for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
Work effectively in a team
Mechanical and chemical testing
Data input
Maintain records
Interpretation of results and notification of out of specification parameters
Inspection checks
Manual handling requirement including some heavy lifting work
Other laboratory and inspection duties as required
Training:
Attendance to Loughborough College for additional training 6 times per year and remotely via Teams
Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am - 3.00pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
On-the-job training
Off-the-job training
Training Outcome:Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering, and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.Working Hours :Monday – Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
SPS Technologies are looking for Business Administration Apprentices to join the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for business minded individuals who'll have the chance to get involved to support departments such as HR, Finance, Purchasing & Sales, in a series of rotations across the business in order to demonstrate proficiency in a number of office based activities.Training:
Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15 months, one morning per week with onsite sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment.
Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment).
On-the-job training.
Off-the-job training.
Training Outcome:Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering, and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.Working Hours :Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm and Friday 8am – 1pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Learn how to complete root cause and problem solving to improve process
Work with the team to investigate existing repeating issues and undertake continuous improvement projects
To learn how to support manufacturing areas with problem solving to ensure customer orders remain mobile and the areas meet the daily performance targets for output, reduced scrap and rework
Define robust standards and processes for assessment of measurement systems and manufacturing asset capability
Practical application of MSA and asset capability for engineering planning in-line with Zero defect and APQP requirements
Understand to investigate and make engineering additions to the process as necessary to ensure customer compliance and throughput of orders within manufacturing
Learn how to complete root cause and problem solving to improve process
Work with the team to investigate existing repeating issues and undertake continuous improvement projects
Support manufacturing areas with problem solving to ensure customer orders remain mobile and the areas meet the daily performance targets for output, reduced scrap and rework
Working with planning & control engineers, ensure manufacturing readiness for new or existing orders/products in respect to engineering control, training, tools, equipment, drawings, gauging and procedures
Training:
Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only
Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
On-the-job training
Off-the-job training
Training Outcome:
SPS Technologies has various engineering positions that could be attained after successful completion of the apprenticeship, including, Manufacturing Engineers , Manufacture & Control Engineers & Continuous Improvement Engineers
Employer Description:SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering, and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.Working Hours :Monday- Thursday, 8.00am- 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am- 1.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Quality Control OfficerSalary: £26-30K pa depending on qualifications and experienceOffice Based, Steeton, BD20Shift patterns - Monday to Friday 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm – 2 positions, alternatingSome Saturday shifts required 6 am – 12 noonA vacancy has arisen for two experienced Quality Control Officers to cover various shifts, who will be responsible for supporting the senior / junior supervisors on a day-to-day basis ensuring the efficient running of production and packaging. They will ensure that all quality issues of relevance to the company are implemented and adhered to, to ensure the safe and legal production of product. Alongside this you may be required to carry out other ad-hoc duties as directed by management.Key responsibilities but not limited to:
To ensure the smooth, efficient running of production and packagingTo overlook all areas of production for Quality ControlLiaise with management on quality issues and production inefficienciesEnsure employees maintain and comply to a high standard of hygiene within the bakery in accordance to the company’s strict hygiene & work wear rulesEnsure relevant paperwork is completedReport non-conformances as they occur.Carry out CCP checksTo adhere to all the company’s rules, regulations, and policies, in particular the strict hygiene and work wear rules and the health & safety rulesAdopt and endorse the companies Food Safety Culture policyUndertake various auditsMonitor and record wasteProduct release checksMachine setting & supervising packing lines if required
Essential Knowledge and Experience
CCP knowledgeInternal trainerLevel 2 food hygieneBasic health and safetyFoundation HACCP
Personal Attributes:
SystematicDedicatedResponsible
If you feel you possess the relevant skills and experience for this Quality Control Officer role, please submit your updated CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Quality Control SupervisorSalary: £26-30K pa depending on qualifications and experienceOffice Based, Steeton, BD20Shift patterns - Monday to Friday 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm – 2 positions, alternatingSome Saturday shifts required 6 am – 12 noonA vacancy has arisen for two experienced Quality Control Officers to cover various shifts, who will be responsible for supporting the senior / junior supervisors on a day-to-day basis ensuring the efficient running of production and packaging. They will ensure that all quality issues of relevance to the company are implemented and adhered to, to ensure the safe and legal production of product. Alongside this you may be required to carry out other ad-hoc duties as directed by management.Key responsibilities but not limited to:
To ensure the smooth, efficient running of production and packagingTo overlook all areas of production for Quality ControlLiaise with management on quality issues and production inefficienciesEnsure employees maintain and comply to a high standard of hygiene within the bakery in accordance to the company’s strict hygiene & work wear rulesEnsure relevant paperwork is completedReport non-conformances as they occur.Carry out CCP checksTo adhere to all the company’s rules, regulations, and policies, in particular the strict hygiene and work wear rules and the health & safety rulesAdopt and endorse the companies Food Safety Culture policyUndertake various auditsMonitor and record wasteProduct release checksMachine setting & supervising packing lines if required
Essential Knowledge and Experience
CCP knowledgeInternal trainerLevel 2 food hygieneBasic health and safetyFoundation HACCP
Personal Attributes:
SystematicDedicatedResponsible
If you feel you possess the relevant skills and experience for this Quality Control Officer role, please submit your updated CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Load/Unload Store/Pick Products
Use IT Digital Systems
Communicate within a small team
Communicate externally verbally and in writing
Training:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2
A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
This is a work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours
Training Outcome:Full time position available on successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Urban Moto is a UK-based distributor and retailer specialising in motorcycles (including electric bikes), parts, and accessories. Founded in 2011, we have grown into a respected name within the two-wheeled industry, supporting a nationwide network of approved dealers as well as selling directly to customers.
We work with some of the most innovative brands in electric mobility, including RFN by Apollo Motors, alongside a wide range of high-quality components and accessories from brands such as KO Technologies, DID, MAXXIS, FOX, MAGURA, and more. Every product we supply is carefully selected and tested to meet the demands of modern riders.
Alongside electric vehicles, we are also the official UK distributor for Rieju’s Hard Enduro range, supplying robust and race proven off road motorcycles to the British market.
As a growing business, we value teamwork, practical learning, and a hands-on approach. We are passionate about motorcycling, innovation, and developing people - making Urban Moto an exciting place to start and build a career.Working Hours :4 days per week to be agreed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
