Lab technician

Specsavers; Bilston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Bilston is seeking a Lab Technician passionate about providing excellent customer service. The role involves using computer-controlled equipment to prepare spectacle orders and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in an optical lab, attention to detail, and be strong communicators. This is a full-time position requiring weekend work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friends and family discount

Training and development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an optical lab is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions.
• Using machines to cut lenses to the correct shape.
• Assembling lenses into frames.

Skills

Great communicator

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Passionate people person

Organised

Hard worker

Good time management skills

Job description

Specsavers Bilston

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Lab technician role could be perfect for you.

As a Lab technician you will use the latest computer‐controlled equipment with an eye for detail & accuracy, allowing you to maintain high standards to maximise customer satisfaction.

With your previous knowledge of an Optical Lab, you will be part of a team responsible for preparing customer’s spectacle orders to the highest standard.

Our store

Based in Bilston, our store has free parking!

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Competitive salary - depending on experience
• Full time - 4 days - 30 hours - weekend working is essential
• Close to metro link and bus station
• Friends and family discount

What we’re looking for?

• Great communicator
• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person
• Organised
• Hard worker
• Good time management skills

The role

• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
• Using blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit
• Assembling lenses into frames
• Tinting of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours
• Attention to detail
• Ordering frames and lensesQuality checking of completed glasses
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. You will need to have previous experience working in an optical lab, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working.

Got all of these?We can’t wait for you to apply!