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 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 at Unit 1, The Loreburne Shoppin Centre, Dumfries, our store is a busy and vibrant place to be with great access via public transport and parking available nearby.
Our team
We have a small team based in our lab with a larger team of around 30 dedicated staff within the store.
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:
- Up to £12.91 an hour
- Working 30-37.5 hours per week and will include weekend working on a rota basis
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- Access to headspace app to support well being
- WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
- We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute to
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
Find out more
Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!
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