Lab Technician

Date: 14 Oct 2026

Location: Wetherby, ENG, GB, LS22 6LQ

Company: Specsavers

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.   

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Trainee Optical Lab Technician ready to provide the best hear and eye care possible. At Specsavers Wetherby, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re ready to work hard to keep our colleagues and customers happy, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.   

Our store   

Based in our Wetherby store which has excellent public transport links 

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of people in store who work hard and enjoy social events

What’s on offer?   

  • Part Time - 32 hours over 4 days will include working one weekend day (usually a Saturday)
  • Salary £12.91 per hour depending on experience 

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:   

  • Friends and family discount 
  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

What you will do?

As a Laboratory Technician in our store, you’ll be preparing customer prescriptions to the highest standards and using the latest computer-controlled equipment.  One day you could be repairing spectacles, the next, you could be glazing and tinting lenses. The important thing is that you’ll be learning all the time – building on your knowledge with the help of your expert colleagues.

What we’re looking for?  

  • Previous experience working within an optical lab would be beneifical but not essential
  • IT confident 
  • A real team player 
  • Confident working in a fast paced enviornment 

Find out more  

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Now’s the perfect time to apply!   

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