Trainee Lab Technician

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20-£12.91 per hour

Full Time - 40 hours per week, incl. a

Pension enrollment with employer

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Keynsham is looking for a proactive Trainee Lab Technician to support the end-to-end production of glasses. You will prepare lenses and frames and carry out final quality checks using modern optical equipment, with training provided to ensure high standards and customer satisfaction.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week, including a weekend day) with pension enrollment and access to Specsavers Perks, Headspace and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Trainee role with full training provided.
• Support end-to-end production of glasses.
• Attention to detail is essential for quality checks.

Responsibilities

• 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 lenses for UV protection and colour options.
• Ordering frames and lenses.
• Quality checking of completed glasses.
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance.

Skills

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Organised

Hard worker

Time management

Tools

Blocking and glazing machines

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 store

The Specsavers Keynsham store offers a welcoming and community-focused environment, delivering high-quality eye and hearing care to a loyal and growing customer base. Located in a busy high street setting, the store benefits from strong footfall and excellent public transport links, with regular bus services connecting Keynsham to both Bristol and Bath, and a nearby train station providing convenient rail access for commuters. Equipped with modern testing facilities and the latest optical technology, the store is committed to professional development and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for both experienced professionals and those looking to grow their career within a trusted and well-established brand.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Keynsham 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
• Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
• 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