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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 in the Almondvale Centre in Livingston there are great transport links with car parking close by.
Our team
We have a small team of 2 based in our lab with a larger team of around 45 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 5 days out of 7: one weekend day to be worked each week
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
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