Optical Lab Manager

Specsavers. A household name and a High Street staple — and you could be leading one of our most vital teams.

We’re looking for an Optical Lab Technician who’s ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a more advanced role within the lab.

At Specsavers Aldershot, you’ll be part of a community‑focused team made up of people from all walks of life and levels of experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to develop their skills, take on more responsibility, and make a real contribution behind the scenes.

If you’re driven, detail‑focused, and passionate about producing high‑quality work, you can make a real impact here. As long as you’re ready to work hard and support both colleagues and customers, whoever you are, you can build your future with Specsavers.

Our Store

Located in the heart of Aldershot, Hampshire, our modern and welcoming Specsavers store is a vibrant hub of activity, just a short walk from the bustling Wellington Centre. With four fully equipped test rooms and state‑of‑the‑art optical technology, we offer a bright and contemporary environment designed for both excellent customer care and a great colleague experience. The store is easily accessible by public transport, with Aldershot train station under a 10 minute walk away. For those travelling by car, there is a convenient multi‑storey car park directly behind the store, where team members benefit from discounted parking. Friendly, supportive, and full of opportunity, our Aldershot store is an exciting place to grow your career and make a real impact in the local community.

Our Team

You’ll be joining a friendly and collaborative team in our Aldershot store, where collaboration and a genuinely supportive atmosphere are at the heart of everything we do. Our lab team is made up of three colleagues who work closely together to keep everything running smoothly, playing a key role in ensuring swift, high‑quality glazing while creating a great learning environment for anyone interested in developing their technical skills.

The team take pride in creating a fun and friendly workplace, and they make time to celebrate together too — with two big social events each year, including a summer party and a festive Christmas get‑together. It’s a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel valued, grow your skills, and truly enjoy coming to work.

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:   

• Salary up to £30k, depending on experience and optical qualification
• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, to include weekend working
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
   

Find out more  

To thrive as a Lab Manager, you’ll bring a strong foundation of hands‑on experience from working in an optical lab, along with the confidence to lead by example — although previous management experience isn’t essential, strong lab experience is key. You’ll be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and someone who naturally spots the finer details that keep quality high.

We’re looking for someone flexible and adaptable, passionate about supporting and developing people, and committed to maintaining a smooth, efficient, and high‑performing lab. If you’re hardworking and ready to take ownership, this could be the perfect next step for you. 

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