Lens Technician - potential relocation/sponsorship support Leicester, England
Job description
Lens Technician – potential relocation / sponsorship support
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a true lens guru within our respected company at the forefront of lens technology. As an organisation firmly grounded in our guiding principles, our vision is to inspire through innovation, passion and quality.
Our organisation is based in Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8BE, and we are eager for an experienced and enthusiastic Lens Technician to join our team. Relocation support could be available for the right person, together with potential visa sponsorship opportunities for overseas applicants.
This role is ideally suited to a proven Lens Technician with a sound understanding of lens mechanics and the ability to service specialist lenses. Particular knowledge of industry leading cinematography lenses, together with being an innovative and confident team player, will allow you to fully immerse yourself in our technology.
As part of our Re-Housing team, you will remove the optical units from their housing, servicing the optical components and building them into the new mechanics which you have checked prior to use. Further on the job training is available as you hone and specialise your skills, becoming an integral part of our future.
If you are looking to take your lens experience to the next level and would like to know more about joining our Leicestershire based team, then please do get in touch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Disassembly of lens mechanical systems
- Servicing of optical units
- Fit and assemble the new mechanical parts – checking parts using equipment, test & adjust using hand/machine tools
- Mark up the new mechanics and check test equipment
- Examine and work from engineering drawings & ability to fault find mechanical issues
- Problem solve optical discrepancies
Person Specification:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- To be able to work independently
- To take ownership of the role
- Good communication skills
Competence Level:
- Proven lens service technician with at least 3 years’ experience within the field
- Sound understanding of lens mechanics and ability to service specialist lenses
- Knowledge of industry leading cinematography lenses
- Consistent at cleaning optical components to an acceptable level
- Good understanding of how the mechanics of the rehousing work
- Confident in use of all machinery & tools required to carry out the role
- Confident in handling the small components
- Good communication with the team & workshop regarding stock levels
- Good cleanliness of desk & other areas of work
- Consistent at marking up
- Ability to problem solve mechanical discrepancies
- Ability to check off own work with confidence to standards
- Willing to ask questions as & when necessary
A competitive salary and enhanced benefits package are on offer, together with a light spacious working environment in our new premises in Barwell.
If you want to become part of the TLS future, providing the best engineered lenses to create beautiful moving images, please apply with your CV and a covering letter via the link, or email [email protected].
True Lens Services are an equal opportunities employer.
Additional information – You may come from a background or have an interest in lens engineering, lens assembly, cinematography, photography, camera technology, lenses, rental houses, film industry, optics, optical
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- UK visa sponsorship
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE9 8BE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- lens service technician: 3 years (required)
- industry leading cinematography lenses: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TLSAD0523
