Trainee Lab Technician

Specsavers; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Loughborough is seeking a proactive Trainee Lab Technician to join our close-knit team. You will use computer-controlled equipment with an eye for detail, producing customer orders and ensuring high quality optical products while learning the trade.

We offer solid training and development opportunities, a competitive hourly rate (£8.20–£12.91) for 40 hours per week including weekend work, and a range of employee benefits through Specsavers Perks and WeCare, plus pension enrollment and

Qualifications

• Produce customer orders from scratch and interpret optical prescriptions.
• Carry out testing, adjustments and re-assembly of glasses, maintaining materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer orders and maintain equipment and materials to high standards.

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Hands-on

Eye for detail

Flexible

People oriented

Organised

Job description

Loughborough , Specsavers

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

Specsavers Loughborough is a customer-focused opticians providing professional eye-care and hearing services to the local community. The store offers eye examinations, sight tests, contact lens consultations and fittings, as well as the dispensing and fitting of glasses and sunglasses. The team also provides hearing tests and hearing-care services, delivering professional clinical care alongside friendly, personalised customer service to meet each customer’s individual needs.

Our team

The Loughborough team is a close‑knit, friendly, and highly skilled group of optical and retail professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service to every customer. With experienced Optometrists, dedicated Dispensing professionals, and a supportive retail team, the store offers a collaborative environment where everyone works together to provide the best possible care. Colleagues are encouraged to grow, learn, and share their strengths, creating a positive atmosphere where new team

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 dependent on experience
• Either 40 hours per week including weekend working.
• Benefits
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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 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
• Passionate people person
• Organised