Trainee Lab Technician

Specsavers; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an exciting Trainee Lab Technician role in Gainsborough, perfect for those looking to start a career in optics. You'll work in a team, use computer-controlled equipment, and ensure high-quality customer products. Enjoy great training opportunities and benefits, including a chance to progress to full-time after probation.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks – 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)

Qualifications

• Proactive people person and team player.
• Enjoy working with hands.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch.
• Interpret optical prescriptions and drawings.
• Carry out testing and adjustments.

Skills

Great communicator

Experience working as part of a team

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Organised

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 Gainsborough, easy to get to by public transport!

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 per hour depending on age
• Part time 3 days a week - a view of moving to full time following probation
• 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 or 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 of glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, prepare and maintain 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

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