Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount scheme

Birthday day off

Enhanced sick pay

Eyecare & Hearcare discount

WeCare

Family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Peckham, London is seeking a hard-working Optical Lab Technician to lead a team and help deliver high-quality hear and eye care.

You will read prescriptions, operate lens cutting and glazing machines, assemble lenses, tint for UV protection, and maintain equipment. The role requires attention to detail, reliability and good teamwork.

Hours are full-time (40 hours) including weekend work, with a starting salary of £28k DOE and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Great communicator with customer-facing skills.
• Sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
• Willing to adapt to varied tasks and schedules.

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 for UV protection and color options.
• Ordering frames and lenses.
• Quality checking of completed glasses.
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance.

Skills

Great communicator

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Passionate people person

Organised

Hard worker

Time management skills

Job description

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

Peckham, SpecsaversSpecsavers. 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 storeBased on Peckham, London. Our teamWe 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: Full time (40 hours) including weekend working,.
• Salary - Starting at £28k DOE -
• 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

Find out moreIf you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Now’s the perfect time to apply!