Lab Technician

Date: 2 Apr 2025

Location: Newtownards, NIR, GB, BT23 4QD

Company: Specsavers

Lab Technician - Newtownards

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Lab technician role could be perfect for you.   

As a 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. 

With your previous knowledge of an Optical Lab, you will be part of a team responsible for preparing customer’s spectacle orders to the highest standard and be confident with the following responsibilities:

  • Accurately reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions that are received
  • Setting and glazing lenses into frames ensuring attention to detail at all times
  • Complete necessary minor repairs and adjustments
  • Working towards agreed timeframes to meet customer expectations

 

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:   

  • Part Time hours - 26 hours per week
    • Wednesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
    • Saturday 9am - 4pm
  • £12.41 per hour
  • Full Training and career development opportunities including BTEC Level
  • An additional day off to celebrate your birthday 
  • One paid day a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice
  • Free access to WeCare online GP and wellbeing support
  • Free eyecare and friends and family discount
  • Annual subscription to the Headspace app

 

Find out more  

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. You will need to have previous experience working in an optical lab, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working.  

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!   

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