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Optical Worker (Polishing)
Gooch Housego PLC · Ilminster, Somerset · Active · Paylocity Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Gooch Housego PLC |
| Title | Optical Worker (Polishing) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | Ilminster, Somerset, GBR |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-03-20 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Gooch Housego PLC |
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| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
Description
Optical Worker (Polishing)
G&H Ilminster, Somerset
Full Time Temp to Perm Positions Available, Monday to Friday
Do you have a background in manufacturing or engineering work?
Do you have a keen eye for detail?
If so, we want to hear from you…
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. We are currently recruiting for temporary Optical Workers in our Polishing department; the role involves polishing ultraprecision optics to reduce surface roughness to give them superior performance in demanding applications.
Main responsibilities of the role include;
• To set up machinery, processes and equipment to enable the safe manufacture of optics throughout the production process
• To follow written procedures to ensure the best methods and equipment are used at any given time
• Take responsibility of department/cell quality, output, safety and improvement targets
• Clean production equipment and work areas
• Inspect and clean optics to required specification
• Follow the MRB process for non-conforming parts
• Ensure history card and other documentation is completed
Ideal candidates will have the following;
• GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Science (Grade C+)
• Used to working to tight deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Good with problem solving and results orientated
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good manual handling skills
• Flexibility and openness to working overtime when required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy
As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;
• x1.5 overtime after 39 hours, x2 overtime for Sundays / Bank holidays
• Site bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension pays 6%
• Company bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• £500 bonus for friend referral scheme (Ts and Cs apply)
Full job record
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| Board ID | 6e63ef98-afd6-49cc-aedb-c55b619dc47b |
| Provider | paylocity |
| Provider Job Key | 2966680 |
| Title | Optical Worker (Polishing) |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Ilminster, Somerset |
| Department | — |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | GBR |
| Region | Somerset |
| City | Ilminster |
| Salary Raw | — |
| Salary Min | — |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | — |
| Salary Period | — |
| Source URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2966680/Gooch-and-Housego-PLC/Optical-Worker-Polishing |
| Apply URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/2966680 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 05:52:01Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:35:14Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 13:35:14Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-30 05:52:01Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-03-20 17:20:19Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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