Lab technician

Specsavers; Bilston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Bilston is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to prepare customer spectacle orders. This role involves working with advanced computer-controlled equipment and requires skills in lens cutting, assembly, and quality checking. The ideal candidate should have experience in an optical lab and a passion for ensuring customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time schedule including weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary – depending on experience

Friends and family discount

Responsibilities

• Read lens and frame specifications from prescriptions.
• Use blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit.
• Assemble lenses into frames.
• Tint lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours.
• Quality checking of completed glasses.
• Ordering frames and lenses.
• Maintain good housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Great communicator

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Passionate people person

Organised

Hard working

Good time management

Experience working in an optical lab

Job description

Overview

As a Lab Technician in optics, you will use the latest computer-controlled equipment with an eye for detail and accuracy to prepare customer spectacle orders to a high standard. You will be part of a team responsible for preparing lenses and spectacles to meet customer needs, delivering high-quality results and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Read lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
• Use blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit
• Assemble lenses into frames
• Tint lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours
• Quality checking of completed glasses
• Ordering frames and lenses
• Maintain good housekeeping and equipment maintenance

Qualifications / Skills

• Great communicator
• Eye for detail
• Flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person
• Organised
• Hard working
• Good time management
• Experience working in an optical lab

Benefits

• Competitive salary – depending on experience
• Full time – 37.5 hours – weekend working is essential
• Close to metro link and bus station
• Friends and family discount