Optical Glazing & Frame Repair Technician – Flexible Hours

Zest Business Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Free on-site parking

Training in specialist frame repairs

Job summary

Zest Optical in Horsmonden, Kent, is hiring an Optical Lab Technician or Glazing Technician for a specialist glasses repair workshop. The role combines prescription lens glazing with frame repair, working with customers and optical practices across the UK. Salary is £27,000 to £30,000 FTE DOE, with discretionary annual bonus.

Hours are Monday to Friday, approximately 30 to 40 hours per week, full or part time. Free on-site parking and training in specialist frame repairs are provided.

Qualifications

• Optical lab or glazing experience required.
• Good understanding of prescription lenses and frames.
• Experience with Essilor, Nidek or Huvitz equipment is a plus.
• Willing to learn specialist repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Glaze and reglaze prescription lenses using Essilor equipment.
• Check lens powers and finished spectacles for accuracy.
• Assess damaged frames and learn specialist glasses repair techniques.
• Help process online orders and respond to customer enquiries mainly by email.
• Support the small team with occasional customer appointments and other workshop tasks.

Skills

Glazing experience

Prescription lenses knowledge

Equipment familiarity (Essilor, Nidek,

Tools

Essilor equipment

Job description

Zest Optical in Horsmonden, Kent, is hiring an Optical Lab Technician or Glazing Technician for a specialist glasses repair workshop. The role combines prescription lens glazing with frame repair, working with customers and optical practices across the UK. Salary is £27,000 to £30,000 FTE DOE, with discretionary annual bonus.

Hours are Monday to Friday, approximately 30 to 40 hours per week, full or part time. Free on-site parking and training in specialist frame repairs are provided.