Trainee Lab Technician

Specsavers Reading, United Kingdom
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Trainee Lab Technician

Date: 10 Jul 2026

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB, ST1 1DF

Company: Specsavers

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 in Hanley, our store is easy to get to! 

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:   

  • Salary: £11-£12.85 an hour
  • Monthly bonus
  • Full time - 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
  • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
  • Friends and family discount

What we’re looking for?  

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

The role: 

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

  • 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
  • Ordering frames and lenses
  • Quality checking of completed glasses
  • Good housekeeping and machine maintenance

Find out more  

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

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