Optical Lab Technician — Precision Lenses & Glazing

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme (5%/5%)

Life Assurance x4

Health and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to join a Glasgow store lab team. You will manufacture and glaze lenses to prescription, perform quality checks, and ensure timely delivery of glasses.

Proven accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work with edging/glazing machinery are essential. Maths/English at N4/N5 is preferred, with a commitment to safe lab practices.

Qualifications

• Maths and English to National Level 4 or 5 or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy over sustained periods.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and process optical prescriptions accurately.
• Edge, glaze, and assemble lenses into frames.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure lenses meet prescription and company standards.
• Operate and maintain optical lab machinery safely.
• Identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment.
• Consistently meet turnaround time targets to support timely delivery of glasses.

Skills

Maths & English N4/5

Attention to detail

Time management

Instruction adherence

Tools

Edging machinery

Glazing machinery

Optical lab equipment

Job description

Purely Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to join a Glasgow store lab team. You will manufacture and glaze lenses to prescription, perform quality checks, and ensure timely delivery of glasses.

Proven accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work with edging/glazing machinery are essential. Maths/English at N4/N5 is preferred, with a commitment to safe lab practices.