Glazing Technician

EssilorLuxottica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in London is seeking a Glass Technician to glaze and edge lenses to exacting ISO standards. You will trace frames, block lenses, and ensure all products are finished to customer specifications.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to safety guidelines, and ability to support despatch and daily lab tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Glazing and edging equipment knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English (implied).

Responsibilities

• Glazing Essilor lenses to specified standards and KPIs while maintaining safety.
• Prioritising work to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Trace frames and block lenses to customer requirements and ISO standards.
• Edge and assemble frames on edger machines to customer specs.
• Perform final inspection of finished spectacles per requirements and ISO standards.
• Support despatch and housekeeping duties as needed.

Skills

Glazing and edging equipment

Communication skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Job description

Contract: Permanent Full time

Location: Essilor London Glazing

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in‑class shopping experiences (such such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Glazing Essilor lenses to the specified standards to meet agreed KPI targets whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verification of all lenses against ISO aspect standards.
• Prioritising specific work against customer delivery service schedules.
• Tracing all frames and blocking all lenses to customer requirements and ISO standards.
• Edging and assembly of all frames on all edger machines to specific customer requirements.
• Final Inspection of all finished spectacles against customer requirements and specification and within ISO standards.
• Cleaning of all chillers filters and tanks.
• Understanding AS400 and rejecting incorrect orders to restart the process and flagging P&A orders into Customer Service holding. Completing Query pads correctly on orders and flagging into customer Service holding area on AS400.
• To liaise with Senior Laboratory Technician to ensure all Laboratory daily tasks are completed.
• Completing despatch function when required.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the workplace.
• To provide out of hours support for Saturday production and early cleaning filters as required.

HEALTH & SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in line with duty of care to self/others and ensure H&S guidelines are followed in line with company policy
• Protect the H&S of visitors/contractors/external providers on site and ensure relevant guidelines are met
• Bring attention to hazards, risks, concerns, accidents or near misses
• Comply with any local PPE requirements
• Work in line with environmental and energy policies
• Ensure visitors/contractors/external providers meet relevant environment procedures while on site
• Bring attention to environmental hazards, risks and concerns

TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE

ESSENTIAL :

• Excellent knowledge of glazing and edging equipment
• Good communication skills

DESIRABLE :

• Rimless glazing experience
• Optical knowledge
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

ESSENTIAL :

• None

DESIRABLE :

• GCSE level or equivalent standard of education

LANGUAGES:

Fluent written and spoken English

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.