Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant -Hammersmith

Specsavers Norge; Greater London; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Bonus

Birthday day off

Enhanced sick pay

Eyecare and Hearcare Discount

WeCare

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Hammersmith, London, is seeking a proactive Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant to join the optical lab team. You will read prescriptions, cut lenses with blocking and glazing machines, assemble lenses into frames, tint lenses, and manage ordering while ensuring quality checks are performed.

The role offers training, a supportive environment, and benefits including a starting salary of £27k DOE, a store bonus, birthday day off, enhanced sick pay, eyecare and hearcare discounts,

Qualifications

• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read lens and frame prescriptions and specs.
• Operate blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses.
• Assemble lenses into frames with precision.
• Tint lenses for UV protection and color options.
• Order frames and lenses as needed.
• Quality-check completed glasses for accuracy.
• Maintain good housekeeping and machine care.

Skills

Adaptable

Organised

Team-player

Tools

Blocking machine

Glazing machine

Tinting equipment

Job description

Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant -Hammersmith

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:

• Salary - Starting at £27k DOE - Pro Rota.
• Store Bonus!
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Eyecare and Hearcare Discount
• WeCare
• Enhanced family leave (maternity/paternity)

What we're looking for?

• Be flexible and adaptable
• Organised

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