Acrylic Prototyper
Job in
Leicestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication, Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Role:
Acrylic Prototyper
Location:
Leicestershire
Salary:
Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Days
Benefits
Permanent position
Free parking
Career progression opportunities
Canteen facilities
Company pension
About the Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturer specialising in bespoke retail displays, POS solutions, shopfitting, signage, and commercial interiors. Working with high-profile brands across the UK and Europe, they produce high-quality acrylic, metal, and joinery products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The company offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term progression and skill development.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Acrylic Prototyper to join a busy production and development team.
This is a hands-on role focused on building and developing bespoke acrylic prototypes for retail displays, POS solutions, and commercial interior projects. The successful candidate will ideally have experience within acrylic fabrication, prototyping, model making, signage, shopfitting, or manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing and assembling bespoke acrylic prototypes
Cutting, bending, polishing, gluing, and finishing acrylic materials
Producing one-off and prototype display units from technical drawings
Working closely with design and development teams to bring concepts to life
Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
Operating workshop machinery and fabrication equipment
Carrying out quality checks to ensure prototypes meet required standards
Problem-solving and adapting builds where required during development stages
Maintaining clean and safe working areas in line with health & safety procedures
Working to project deadlines within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
About You
Previous experience within acrylic fabrication, prototyping, POS, signage, shopfitting, or manufacturing preferred
Experience working with plastics, acrylics, Perspex, or display materials beneficial
Able to read and work accurately from technical drawings and measurements
Skilled using hand and power tools confidently
Good attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality finishes
Creative and practical approach to problem-solving and prototype development
Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Flexible approach and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines Apply
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