Trainee Lab Technician

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 at Unit 1, The Loreburne Shoppin Centre, Dumfries, our store is a busy and vibrant place to be with great access via public transport and parking available nearby.

Our team   

We have a small team based in our lab with a larger team of around 30 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 30-37.5 hours per week and will include weekend working on a rota basis
• 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 
• Ordering frames and lenses 
• Quality checking of completed glasses 
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance 

Find out more  

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