Lab Technician

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in optics is looking for a Lab Technician in Hackney. This role requires attention to detail and previous optical lab experience. You'll work with advanced technology and be part of a supportive team, ensuring high customer satisfaction. Enjoy great benefits including training, discounts, and annual leave. If you're flexible, organized, and passionate about retail, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

Annual subscription to Headspace

WeCare - confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development

Access to latest clinical technology

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an optical lab required.
• Great communicator with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer’s spectacle orders to the highest standard.
• Use computer-controlled equipment with accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Optical Lab

Job description

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 Hackney, our store has up-to-date equipment!

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:

• Full time (40 hours) or Part time (24 hours) - weekend working is essential
• Salary - Starting at £25,812.80 DOE
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations, and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Regular team events and team building evenings

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!