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Trainee Lab Technician
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Trainee Lab Technician
Trainee Lab Technician – Optical Lab Role
So, you’re proactive, organised, enjoy working with your hands, and want to offer the best service to customers? If so, this Trainee Lab Technician position could be perfect for you.
About the Role
As a Trainee Lab Technician, you’ll:
- Operate the latest computer-controlled equipment with an eye for detail & accuracy
- Uphold high standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
Workplace & Team
Location
Based at Unit 1, The Loreburne Shoppin’ Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway—a busy and vibrant setting with: ✔ Easy public transport access ✔ Nearby parking available
Team Structure
- A small lab team in-house
- Larger store team of around 30 dedicated staff
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What We Offer
Salary & Hours
- £12.91 per hour
- Part-time contract: 30–37.5 hours per week (including weekend shifts on rotation)
Perks & Benefits
🎁 Birthday day off
🛍 Specsavers Perks – A portal for daily discounts & savings
🧠 Access to headspace app for well-being support
🛡 WeCare employee assistance programme for personal and family support
👓 Staff & family discounts on eyecare & hearing aid solutions
✨ Enhanced family leave & company sick pay
💰 Pension scheme auto-enrolment with employer contribution
Person Specification
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We’re looking for candidates with:
- Eye for detail
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Organisational skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good time management
Essential Tasks (Training Provided)
Daily Responsibilities
- Interpret prescriptions for lens & frame specifications
- Operate blocking & glazing machines to cut & shape lenses
- Assemble lenses into frames
- Tint lenses for UV protection & colour customisation
- Order frames & lenses to stock specifications
- Perform quality checks on completed glasses
- Maintain good housekeeping & equipment standards
Next Steps
Perfect match? Apply now! 🚀
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