Lab Technician

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

We're looking for a hard-working, passionate Optical Lab Technician ready to lead a team to greatness so we can provide the best hear and eye care possible. At Specsavers Chatham, you'll join a community-focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you're ready to work hard to keep our colleagues and customers happy, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.

Our store

Based in Gillingham, the building is a hub of activity.

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 £12.41 (more depending on experience)
• 37.5 hours with weekend working
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contribution
• Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings portal
• WeCare - employee support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary Headspace app subscription
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Additional paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we're looking for?

• Great communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Passionate and personable
• Organized
• Hardworking
• Good time management

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 lenses for UV protection and various colours
• Attention to detail
• Ordering frames and lenses
• Quality checking of finished glasses
• Maintaining cleanliness and machine upkeep

Find out more

If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Now's the perfect time to apply!