Trainee Lab Technician

Specsavers; Darlington, Runcorn, West Yorkshire, Orpington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Lab Technician who is eager to start a career in optics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced equipment in a supportive team environment. You'll be responsible for producing customer orders, interpreting optical prescriptions, and ensuring the highest quality standards in product assembly. With great training and development opportunities, as well as a range of perks, this position is perfect for those who enjoy working with their hands and have a keen eye for detail. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your career in a dynamic field!

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family leave pay

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders, interpret optical prescriptions, and correct faults.
• Ensure high-quality standards in product assembly and testing.

Skills

Great communicator

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Tools

Computer-controlled equipment

Job description

So, you’re a proactive people person and a great team player looking to start a career in Optics? If you are looking for a role that will allow you to use practical skills in a team environment, then you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Lab Technician role could be perfect for you.

As a Trainee Lab technician, 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 store

Based in Darlington, our store has great progression opportunities!

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:

• £10.20 - £12.41 depending on age
• Full time hours - 40 hours with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

What does the role involve?

Day-to-day, you’ll help us out by producing customer orders from scratch, interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults and re-assembling glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, and preparing and maintaining materials and equipment. You’ll also make sure that you are producing the highest quality assured product.

What we’re looking for?

• Great communicator
• Experience working as part of a team
• Enjoy working with your hands
• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Organised

Find out more

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