Lab Technician

Specsavers Kings Heath 

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.  

Our store   

Based in Kings Heath, our store has great career progression opportunities!

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:   

• Competitive salary - depending on experience 
• Free Parking 
• Easy commute to store 
• Full time - weekend working is essential 

What we’re looking for?  

• Great communicator  
• Eye for detail  
• Be flexible and adaptable  
• Passionate people person  
• Organised  
• Hard worker 
• Good time management skills 

The role: 

• 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 
• Attention to detail 
• Ordering frames and lenses 
• Quality checking of completed glasses 
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance 

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!