Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant-Northallerton

Specsavers; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted benefits

Sick pay enhancements

Eyecare and Hearcare discount

WeCare

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Northallerton is seeking a dedicated Optical Lab Technician to lead a team in producing high-quality glasses. You will read prescriptions, operate blocking and glazing machines, assemble lenses into frames, and tint lenses to customer specifications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced retail lab environment. Full-time hours and a comprehensive perks package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and tinting of lenses as required.
• Quality checking of completed glasses and ensuring correct fit.
• Ordering frames and lenses as needed.
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance.

Skills

Eye for detail

Great communicator

Flexible

People person

Organised

Hard worker

Time management

Tools

Blocking machine

Glazing machine

Job description

Northallerton , 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 Northallerton , 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 in Northallerton

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 (37.5 hours) including weekend working.
• Salary - £13 per hour
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• 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