Trainee Lab Technician

Specsavers; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearing discounts

Birthday leave

Job summary

Specsavers Berwick is seeking a proactive Trainee Lab Technician to support end-to-end optical lens production. You will learn to prepare lenses and frames, use computer-controlled equipment, and perform quality checks with care to maximise customer satisfaction.

The role offers training and development, part-time hours on Saturdays and Sundays, and benefits including pension enrollment and staff perks through Specsavers Perks. No prior experience necessary; a positive attitude matters.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing tasks.
• Organised with good time management.
• Hard worker with a proactive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within optical retail.

Responsibilities

• Read prescription lenses and frame specifications.
• Use blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses.
• Assemble lenses into frames.
• Tint lenses for UV protection and color options.
• Order frames and lenses as required.
• Quality check finished glasses.
• Maintain good housekeeping and machine maintenance.

Skills

Eye for detail

Flexible

Organised

Hard worker

Time management

Job description

So, you’re proactive, organised, like working with your hands and offering the best service to our customers? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you're interested in working in an Optical Lab, this Trainee Lab Technician role could be perfect for you.

As a Trainee Lab Technician you'll support the end-to-end production of glasses, from preparing lenses and frames through to final quality checks. You will use the latest computer-controlled equipment with an eye for detail & accuracy, allowing you to maintain high standards to maximise customer satisfaction.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Berwick is made up of friendly, experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient and customer care. With a strong mix of clinical expertise and retail knowledge, the team works collaboratively to create a supportive and positive working environment. Colleagues are approachable, hard-working, and motivated, always going the extra mile to ensure every customer feels valued and well looked after. There is a genuine focus on teamwork, development, and knowledge sharing, making the store an inclusive place where individuals are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop long-term careers within the business.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• £8.20 - £12.91 per hour
• Part time - weekends only over saturday and sunday
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Organised
• Hard worker
• Good time management skills

The role:

We'll provide all the training you will need to be able to confidently perform the following tasks:

• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
• Using blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit
• Assembling lenses into frames
• Tinting of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours
• Ordering frames and lenses
• Quality checking of completed glasses
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance