Specsavers
Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant

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Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant
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 Blackburn, 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 Bradford Idle our store has off-site parking and bike lockups available.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.
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:
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Salary - Starting at £12.91 - Depending on experience Part time - 3 days a week - will include 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 28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday! Aditional day of annual leave after 5 years of service


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What we’re looking for?
Great communicator Eye for detail Be flexible and adaptable Passionate people person Organised Hard worker Good time management skills
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 of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours Attention to detail Ordering frames and lenses Quality checking of completed glasses Good housekeeping and machine maintenance
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If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Now’s the perfect time to apply!
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