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.

Based in the city of Stirling, our store offers great facilities, including 5 test rooms, onsite lab, plus all the equipment you need to excel in your role, along with great public transport and motorway links.

We have a small team based in our lab with a larger team of dedicated staff within the store.

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 £25,510 per annum
• Full-time 5 days per week to include weekend working
• 28 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• 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
• Eyecareand 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

• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Organised
• Hard worker
• Good time management skills

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