Optical Lab Technician - Precision Glasses Quality

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on exp &

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks - discounts

WeCare employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Keynsham is seeking a proactive Lab Technician with Optical Lab experience to join our team. You will handle lens blocking, glazing, tinting, and quality checks to ensure eyewear meets the highest standards for every customer.

You’ll work with modern optical equipment in a collaborative, friendly store environment, delivering accurate prescription processing and strong customer care while supporting continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an optical lab is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in lens processing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Read lens and frame specifications from prescriptions.
• Operate blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses.
• Assemble lenses into frames and tint for UV protection.
• Quality check completed glasses and maintain clean work area.
• Order frames and lenses as needed and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Eye for detail

Great communicator

Time management

Organised

Hard worker

Flexible

Adaptable

People person

Tools

Blocking machines

Glazing machines

Job description

Specsavers Keynsham is seeking a proactive Lab Technician with Optical Lab experience to join our team. You will handle lens blocking, glazing, tinting, and quality checks to ensure eyewear meets the highest standards for every customer.

You’ll work with modern optical equipment in a collaborative, friendly store environment, delivering accurate prescription processing and strong customer care while supporting continuous improvement and professional development.