Optical Lab Technician

Zest Business Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected local business in Newport is seeking a part-time Optical Lab Technician. The role involves producing and glazing lenses, maintaining equipment, and supporting a friendly team. Requirements include lab experience and working hours on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. The position offers up to £14.75 per hour, an annual bonus, and a healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Annual company bonus and profit share

Healthcare scheme membership

Workplace pension

Supportive and welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in an optical lab is essential.
• Confident using a range of glazing equipment and tools.
• Good attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Friendly, reliable, and able to work well with others.
• Flexibility to support the team during busy periods or absences.

Responsibilities

• Working within an in-practice lab alongside an experienced team.
• Producing and glazing a full range of lenses to a high standard.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and managing stock.

Skills

Experience in optical lab

Using glazing equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Optical Lab Technician - Part Time
Newport, South Wales Up to 14.75 per hour Bonus & Profit Share Healthcare Scheme

We're working with a well-established independent practice in Newport, South Wales, looking to recruit a Part Time Optical Lab Technician to join their in-house team. This is a great opportunity for someone with lab experience in optics who's looking to be part of a friendly and long-standing team in a respected local business.

Optical Lab Technician - Role Summary

• Working within an in-practice lab alongside an experienced team
• Producing and glazing a full range of lenses to a high standard
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and managing stock where needed
• Part time: required in the lab on Monday, Thursday and Friday - 9am to 5.30pm
• Additional hours to cover holiday and sickness
• Occasional half day Saturdays
• Optional: If you have dispensing experience, there may be an opportunity to work Wednesdays in-practice as a dispenser

Optical Lab Technician - Requirements

• Experience working in an optical lab is essential
• Confident using a range of glazing equipment and tools
• Good attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Friendly, reliable, and able to work well with others
• Flexibility to support the team during busy periods or absences

Optical Lab Technician - Package

• Up to 14.75 per hour, depending on experience
• Annual salary review
• Annual company bonus and profit share
• Healthcare scheme membership
• Workplace pension
• Supportive and welcoming independent environment

If you're an experienced Optical Lab Technician in Newport or South Wales looking for a part-time role with flexibility and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more or contact us for a confidential chat.