Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Salary £27k DOE

Store bonus

Specsavers Perks

Birthday day off

Enhanced sick pay

Eyecare discount

WeCare

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Hammersmith, London, is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to lead a team and ensure high-quality hear and eye care products. You will read prescriptions, cut lenses with blocking and glazing machines, assemble lenses into frames, tint lenses, and perform quality checks.

The role is part-time (3 days, including weekends) with salary starting around £27k DOE pro rota. We offer store bonuses, Specsavers Perks, and enhanced benefits to support colleagues and customers alike.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible with weekend shifts and part-time hours.
• Able to work in a team and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Read lens and frame prescriptions.
• Use blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses.
• Assemble lenses into frames.
• Tint lenses for UV protection and color options.
• Order frames and lenses.
• Quality check completed glasses.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

Skills

Great communicator

Eye for detail

Flexible/adaptable

People person

Organised

Hard worker

Time management

Job description

Hammersmith, Specsavers

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optical Lab Technician ready to lead a team to greatness so we can provide the best hear and eye care possible. At Specsavers Hayes, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re ready to work hard to keep our colleagues and customers happy, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.

Our store

Based on Hammersmith, London.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Hours: Part time - 3 days including weekend working/.
• Salary - Starting at £27k DOE - Pro Rota.
• Store Bonus!
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Eyecare and Hearcare Discount
• Specsavers Perks
• WeCare
• Enhanced family leave (maternity/paternity)

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 lenses
• Quality checking of completed glasses
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance