Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant

Specsavers; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Enhanced company sick pay

Eyecare and Hearcare Discount

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Enhanced family leave (maternity/pat

Job summary

Specsavers Hayes in Peckham, London, is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to lead a small team and produce high-quality lenses.

You will read prescriptions, cut and assemble lenses, tint to order, and maintain equipment while ensuring accuracy and speed. This role offers full-time hours, weekend working, and a supportive learning environment.

If you’re detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and committed to great customer care, join our friendly team.

Qualifications

• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions.
• Must have attention to detail and accuracy in lens processing.
• Ability to operate blocking/glazing machines and tinting equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 and quality checking of completed glasses
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance

Skills

Great communicator

Eye for detail

Be flexible and adaptable

Passionate people person

Organised

Hard worker

Good time management skills

Tools

Blocking machines

Glazing machines

Lens tinting equipment

Job description

Peckham, 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 Peckham, 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: 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