Lab Technician

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time 40 hours

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Keynsham is seeking a proactive Lab Technician to ensure glasses are produced to high standards. You will read prescriptions, cut lenses, assemble frames, and tint lenses while maintaining strict quality control.

The role requires prior optical lab experience, good communication, and strong attention to detail. The store offers training, a supportive team, and employee benefits within a well-established brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical lab environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions to determine lens and frame specifications.
• Operate blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses as prescribed.
• Assemble lenses into frames with precision.
• Tint lenses for UV protection and color options.
• Conduct quality checks on completed glasses.
• Order frames and lenses as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and machinery.

Skills

Optical lab experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

People skills

Organisation

Work ethic

Time management

Job description

So, you’re a proactive, detail-oriented individual with Optical Lab experience and a passion for delivering high-quality customer outcomes? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. As a skilled Lab Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring every pair of glasses is produced to the highest standards.

Our store

The Specsavers Keynsham store offers a welcoming and community-focused environment, delivering high-quality eye and hearing care to a loyal and growing customer base. Located in a busy high street setting, the store benefits from strong footfall and excellent public transport links, with regular bus services connecting Keynsham to both Bristol and Bath, and a nearby train station providing convenient rail access for commuters. Equipped with modern testing facilities and the latest optical technology, the store is committed to professional development and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for both experienced professionals and those looking to grow their career within a trusted and well-established brand.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Keynsham is made up of friendly, experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient and customer care. With a strong mix of clinical expertise and retail knowledge, the team works collaboratively to create a supportive and positive working environment. Colleagues are approachable, hard-working, and motivated, always going the extra mile to ensure every customer feels valued and well looked after. There is a genuine focus on teamwork, development, and knowledge sharing, making the store an inclusive place where individuals are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop long-term careers within the business.

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.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and optical qualification
• Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

• Previous experience working in an optical lab
• 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 lenses
• Quality checking of completed glasses
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance