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.

Our store

Based at Unit 1, The Loreburne Shoppin Centre, Dumfries, our store is a busy and vibrant place to be with great access via public transport and parking available nearby.

Our team

We have a small team based in our lab with a larger team of around 30 dedicated staff within the store.

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:

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• Up to £12.91 an hour
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• Working 30-37.5 hours per week and will include weekend working on a rota basis
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• Additional day off for your birthday
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• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
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• Access to headspace app to support well being
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• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
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• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
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• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
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• We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute to
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What we're looking for?

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

We'll provide all the training you will need to be able to confidently perform the following tasks:

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• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
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• Using blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit
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• Assembling lenses into frames
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• Tinting of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours
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• Ordering frames and lenses
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• Quality checking of completed glasses
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• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance
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Find out more

Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply!

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