Trainee Optical 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   

Bootle Specsavers is a modern, spacious store that underwent a significant relocation and expansion in the last year, providing colleagues and customers with a state-of-the-art environment. As one of the larger stores in the region, it benefits from an extensive retail space, a large and well-equipped on-site laboratory, and the latest optical and audiology technology. Serving a diverse and busy customer base, the store combines high clinical standards with exceptional customer service, supported by an experienced and collaborative team. The enhanced facilities create excellent opportunities for professional development, allowing colleagues to build their skills in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while delivering outstanding care and making a real difference to patients' lives.

Our team   

At Bootle Specsavers, you'll be joining a welcoming, experienced, and highly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering outstanding customer and patient care. The store brings together colleagues across optics, audiology, retail, and the laboratory, creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything they do. You'll be joining a close-knit and supportive laboratory team of two, working within one of the largest and most modern Specsavers stores in the region. The lab team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality eyewear to customers, working collaboratively with the wider optical and retail teams to ensure an exceptional end-to-end experience. With a strong focus on teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement, the team creates an environment where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, develop their skills, and support one another in achieving both personal and store goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team where your contribution will have a real impact and where you'll be valued as an integral part of the store's success.

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:   

• £8.20 - £12.91 per hour 
• Plus performance based bonus
• Full time - 37.5 hours a week, to include working a weekend day
• 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

What we’re looking for?  

• A keen eye for detail
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive approach to change
• Well organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• A hardworking and proactive attitude
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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!