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Senior Ophthalmic Technicians play an integral role in the delivery of clinical services by performing detailed clinical tests, supporting the clinical assessment of each patient and ensuring that all patients understand their treatment.The role will lead the Clinic team, overseeing the work of the Ophthalmic Assistants, providing advice, support and training as required, supporting their growth and development by signing off the competency framework as they progress through training. The role will also support the effective running of theatre as and when required, under the guidance of the Lead Theatre Practitioner. Senior Ophthalmic Technicians work in small team with Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Clinic Assistants. You'll be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient functioning of diagnostic services including ophthalmic assessments of the structure and function of the eye, using a variety of clinical equipment. You'll maintain high professional standards of ophthalmic imaging and investigation services to patients by performing, verifying and recording results of clinical testing with absolute integrity. Combining a friendly and accessible personal manner with advanced clinical testing skills, our Senior Ophthalmic Technicians pride themselves in delivering a great patient experience and on their ability to work within small teams to maintain and enhance processes to maximise quality and efficiency.

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Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

 

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.
 

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. 

Retail

The Senior Technician position requires your talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications.
• Brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals. • Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 (three) of A1-A8 is required. (New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply).
• Maintains Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Our Crew Knows Benefits

Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) match
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Our Values Give Back To You

• Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
• Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Your new company
Your new company is a Top 10 ranked global engineering consultancy with 1650 employees across the UK. With office locations in most major UK cities, your new company have a Building Structures Team for the North spread across Chester, Manchester and Leeds which you would join.


They operate across an incredible range of sectors; most commonly universities and schools, healthcare facilities such as hospitals, commercial units including mixed-use city centre towers, leisure facilities including football stadium and MoD and MoJ facilities such as mega-prisons. The value of most of these projects often spans between £50m-£350m although it's not uncommon for multi-billion pound projects to be designed by your new company.


Your new role
Your new role will see you joining the structures team as a Senior Structural Revit/BIM Technician, based in the heart of Chester city centre. Working alongside the existing Structures North team contributing to heritage, off-site construction, industrial, education, healthcare as well as overseas defence and government projects.


Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Provide solutions and advice, analyse data or information, and diagnose and solve technical issues within an area of expertise demonstrating initiative and judgement.
• Produce accurate 3D models, drawings and schedules, coordinating drawing production in line with project requirements and in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Prepare drafting and associated calculations.
• Check drawings and models prepared by more junior staff.
• Manage out-sourced BIM/Revit detailing packages.
• Review project files for compliance with standards/procedures.
• Be a recognised expert in the technical standards of a specific area of responsibility, highlighting and prioritising issues as appropriate.
• Implement best practice procedures.
• Supervise staff, delegate and allocate work, monitor progress and performance of more junior staff as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed you will need to possess a BTEC Higher National Certificate, Degree, or equivalent in an appropriate subject and be a proficient user of Revit and AutoCAD software packages. Furthermore, in-depth technical knowledge and skills related to the design of a variety of building structures.
Ideally you will be a member of, or working towards, accredited membership of a professional institution.


What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a highly competitive salary in line with your level of previous experience, in the range of £45,000 - £55,000. 27 days of annual leave with an option-to-buy scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and a company laptop/mobile phone. Your new company will also match your pension contribution up to 6%.
Furthermore your company offer a list of fantastic optional benefits including gym membership, health assesments, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and critical illness cover.


What you need to do now
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