Specsavers
Lab Technician (Saturdays Only)
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Lab Technician – Optics Position Location: Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists, Winchester
About the Role
Are you a proactive, customer-focused individual with a passion for retail? If you thrive in optics and love delivering outstanding service, this role could be a perfect fit.
As a Lab Technician, you’ll work with advanced computer-controlled equipment to maintain high precision standards for customer satisfaction. Using your existing Optical Lab knowledge, you’ll prepare spectacle orders, ensuring exceptional results.
About Our Store
Based at Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists Winchester, you’ll be part of a welcoming eye care and audiology centre. Our services include:
- Eye examinations
- Contact lens fittings
- OCT scans
- Children’s eye care
- Hearing tests
- Hearing aid support
Our skilled team—specialising in optics and audiology—commits to delivering high-quality care, expert advice, and tailored solutions for Winchester’s community.
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The Team
Join a dedicated and welcoming team eager for new members.
What’s on Offer?
Salary & Hours
- £8.20 – £12.91 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Benefits
- Automatic pension enrolment (with employer contribution)
- Specsavers Perks: A portal packed with discounts and savings on everyday essentials
- WeCare: Employee support service for you and your close family
- Complimentary Headspace subscription (wellbeing app)
- Customer & family discounts on eye care and hearing solutions
- Paid birthday day off (celebrate the day!)
- Enhanced family leave & generous company sick pay
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Key Requirements
You must:
- Be a strong communicator
- Have an eye for detail
- Be flexible and adaptable
- Love working with people (passionate people person)
- Stay organised, professional and hardworking
- Demonstrate excellent time management
The Role: Key Responsibilities
- Read lens and specification details from prescriptions
- Use blocking and glazing machines to trim lenses to shape
- Assemble lenses into frames
- Apply tinting (UV protection & custom colours) to lenses
- Ensure attention to detail throughout the process
- Manage frame and lens ordering
- Conduct quality checks on completed glasses
- Maintain machine cleanliness and functionality
Experience Required: Proven experience in an Optical Lab.
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