Optical Lab Technician - Northampton
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
Optical Lab Technician
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Working hours: Full time (Weekend work is essential)
Instore bonuses
Opportunities for further training and development
Good transport links
Modern Lab, latest equipment and technology
Family orientated team
Social events / nights out
Experience level: Must have current optical lab experience or within the last 5 years
At Specsavers, our Laboratory Technicians use the latest computer-controlled equipment and an eye for detail & accuracy, allowing them to maintain high standards maximise customer satisfaction.
With your previous knowledge of an Optical Lab, you will be part of a team responsible for preparing customer’s spectacle orders to the highest standard and be confident with the following responsibilities:
- Accurately reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions that are received
- Setting and glazing lenses into frames ensuring attention to detail at all times
- Complete necessary minor repairs and adjustments
- Working towards agreed timeframes to meet customer expectations
If you are interested, please click Apply as this vacancy will close once we have filled all available places.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, NN1 2AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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