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Diamond Turner

🏢 Qioptiq • 📍 United Kingdom • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£27,000 - £34,000
£2,250 - £2,833 / mo

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United Kingdom
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Company Overview:
Qioptiq designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms. Our diverse product range are enabled by the development and application of innovative technologies and engineering solutions. To further expand our portfolio Qioptiq is seeking an exceptional individual to support the development and delivery of our expanding range of next-generation products and technologies.

Job Outline:

To work as part of a team setting and operating Diamond Turning Machines within the UPMC Department. Producing a range of optics to a high specification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operation of Diamond Turning Machines and Metrology Equipment
  • Liaising on a technical basis with shop and product engineers and internal customers
  • Systematically investigating and identifying faults / problems and recommending and implementing appropriate corrective actions
  • Operating under minimum supervision and the ability to work as part of a multi-skilled team

Personal Specification:

Candidates should demonstrate a good level of education (at least a grade C or above in Maths and English O Level/GCSE or equivalent), mechanical aptitude and an appreciation of mechanical principles, but above all the willingness to learn. Candidates should be flexible and keen to learn new processes and procedures with a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach.

It is essential that all candidates have the following

  • IT literacy
  • Proactive attitude and have a proven ability to work using their own initiative.
  • A methodical approach to working, and high attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure to achieve demanding objectives.
  • Some experience in working within a manufacturing environment. (Add as bullet point to essential list)

It would also be a great advantage if applicants had Optical Handling experience, however given the specialised nature of our business full training will be given.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £27,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • St. Asaph: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Press Brake Operator: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QIO01

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Diamond Turner roles across Qioptiq's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £34,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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