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 in the Almondvale Centre in Livingston there are great transport links with car parking close by.    

Our team   

We have a small team of 2 based in our lab with a larger team of around 45 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 5 days out of 7: one weekend day to be worked each week
• 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 proide 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!