Career opportunities at Graticules Optics
Sales Engineer (Tonbridge)
Full-Time, Permanent Contract
Graticules Optics is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of optical components and electroformed foils, with over 70 years-experience in the production of precision engineered micro-patterns.
We are looking for a capable, flexible, and enthusiastic person for an opportunity as a Sales Engineer within the Sales and Marketing department at our Tonbridge site. Key competences are: Excellent customer liaison and people skills, numerate and literate, commercially aware, computer literate in MS Office and media savvy.
You will be trained in the extensive range of products and applications that Graticules serve, worldwide.
This is a new position that has been created to cope with expansion and future retirement. We expect the successful applicant to develop in this role. It is mainly office based but will involve customer visits and exhibition set-up/manning.
Hours of work are 7.5 hours a day (5 days), 37.5 hours a week. We also operate the 9-day fortnight scheme if interested. With 21 days holiday per year and offering a Company bonus scheme.
Applications to Neil Blackford, Graticules Optics Ltd,
Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1RN
Email: neil.blackford@graticulesoptics.com
Vacancy: Trainee QC Inspector
Graticules Optics is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of optical components and electroformed foils, with over 70 years’ experience in the production of precision engineered micro-patterns.
We are looking for a capable, flexible, and enthusiastic person to take on our role as a Trainee within our Inspection Department at our Tonbridge site. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and develop a career within our precision optics & electro-forming manufacturing Company.
You will be working within a small team to inspect our electron microscopy grids and optical components to ensure they meet the required standard. A large part of this inspection task will be performed using microscopes, with a requirement to work from engineering drawings and specifications. The work is light, clean and will involve both high and low volume inspection which requires good concentration and an eye for detail.
This is a Trainee position, so experience is not necessary but a practical approach, willingness to learn new skills and the ability to listen and follow instructions are important attributes. Full training will be given.
Hours of work are 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday 37½ hrs per week. With 21 days holiday per year and offering a company bonus scheme.
Applications and CV to Mark Smetham: mark.smetham@graticulesoptics.com
Graticules Optics Ltd, Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1RN
Vacancy: Trainee in Production
Graticules Optics is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of optical components and electroformed foils, with over 70 years experience in the production of precision engineered micro-patterns.
We are looking for a capable, flexible and enthusiastic person for an opportunity as a Trainee within our Photomechanical Department at our Tonbridge site.
You will be trained in various processes in the manufacture of our micro-imaged optical components - photographic techniques such as exposing, developing, resist spinning and glass etching. You will be trained to meet our quality requirements both visual and using measurement and test equipment. A large part of these tasks will be performed using microscopes, with a requirement to work from engineering drawings and specifications. The work is light, clean and varied and requires good concentration and an eye for detail.
This is a Trainee position so a practical approach, willingness to learn new skills and the ability to listen and follow instructions are important attributes. Full training will be given.
Hours of work are 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday 37½ hrs per week. With 21 days holiday per year and offering a Company bonus scheme.
Applications and CV to Mark Smetham: mark.smetham@graticulesoptics.com
Graticules Optics Ltd, Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1RN