Optical Glazing Technician

Zest Business Group Ltd; Lancaster; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zest Optical in Lancaster is recruiting an experienced Optical Glazing Technician for their modern, growing optical lab. Join an employee-owned business known for quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.

The role focuses on glazing ophthalmic lenses with precision and supporting efficient lab workflows. You will operate glazing machinery with MEI equipment, participate in continuous improvement, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Formación

• Solid experience in optical glazing, lens manufacturing, or optical lab operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
• Confident decision-maker with good organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Experience supporting or guiding others in the lab is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out accurate, high-quality ophthalmic lens glazing and production.
• Work with the Lab Manager to support efficient workflows and consistently high standards.
• Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement across the lab.
• Operate glazing machinery, with full training provided on MEI equipment.
• Support colleagues and help maintain a positive, team-focused working environment.
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Conocimientos

Optical glazing

Lens manufacturing

Lab operations

Quality-focused

Herramientas

MEI equipment

Descripción del empleo

Zest Optical are working in partnership with a well-established, UK-leading lens manufacturer to recruit an experienced Optical Glazing Technician for their modern, growing optical lab based in the Lancaster / Morecambe area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, employee-owned business where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. The lab supports Opticians across the UK and is known for delivering high-quality glazing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Carry out accurate, high-quality ophthalmic lens glazing and production
• Work with the Lab Manager to support efficient workflows and consistently high standards
• Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement across the lab
• Operate glazing machinery, with full training provided on MEI equipment
• Support colleagues and help maintain a positive, team-focused working environment
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Salary £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Join an employee owned company where staff have a genuine voice and share in the success of the business

Candidate Requirements

• Solid experience in optical glazing, lens manufacturing, or optical lab operations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
• Confident decision-maker with good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience supporting or guiding others in the lab is beneficial

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive, people-focused, employee owned business
• Work in a modern lab with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
• Opportunities for training, development, and progression as the lab continues to grow
• A friendly, collaborative team culture where ideas are encouraged and valued