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Optical Trainer
2 weeks ago
**Mission: core purpose of this role**
To manage an optical lab which has 4 lab technicians.
To train prisoners on our course through an entry level qualification in Optical Practice Skills.
**Outcomes: define what must get done**
1. Train new lab technicians to make Single Vision spectacles so they are competent within 30 days
2. Organise workflow to optimise efficiency and make best use of time within 90 days of start date
3. Manage the production of 70-90 spectacles per day within 90 days of start date
4. Manage the stock levels of frames and lenses with support from the lab techs
5. Quality Control checks for all spectacles made on each day (70-90 units)
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- 6. Deliver 4 courses per year - each course lasting 12 weeks per year
7. Deliver training to 32 prisoners per year - average 8 trainees per course.
8. Achieve at least 65% pass rate i.e. 65% of trainees pass the course
**Skill Competencies**:how you expect the new person to operate in the fulfilment of the job and the achievement of the outcomes
Efficiency. Able to produce maximum output with mínimal wasted effort.
IT competence. Confident learning new software packages and platforms. Experience on QBO would be desirable.
Honesty/Integrity. Doesn't cut corners. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
Organisation and planning. Plans, organises, schedules and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on the priorities.
Getting Things Done. Implements systems to ensure all tasks are completed and nothing slips through the cracks.
Intelligence. Able to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
Analytical Skills. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it.
Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
Proactivity. Acts without being told what to do.
Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
Work ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
Openness to criticism and ideas. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.
Listening skills. Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoint.
Teamwork. reaches out to colleagues to establish an overall collaborative relationship.
**Cultural Competencies**
- outcomes focussed - we keep focussed on the end goals which is driving costs down and maximising output
- wearing multiple hats - for example going from admin work to shop floor to lab work - requires skill in different ways and being able to organise your workload effectively.
**About Us**
We train prisoners in spectacle making and retail optics and this helps them gain meaningful employment on release. We are the largest provider of eye tests and spectacles to prisoners across the UK. We are opticians with a passion for training prisoners in optics.
**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- UTTOXETER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Optical: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
