Optical Lab Technician - Gloucester

A leading lens manufacturer based in Gloucester are looking to recruit a full time Optical Glazing Technician. The company has an excellent reputation for supplying high quality lenses into Opticians all across the UK.

The Role

• To produce finished spectacles orders from start to completion, undertaking all or some of the tasks involved in the process, according to your role and skill set
• Glazing to all levels including rimless
• Work to the required cell, department and company productivity and quality targets at all times
• Comply with all standard operating procedures (SOPS), work instructions or procedures applicable to your role, and highlight to your line manager any areas for review
• To actively participate in department lead improvement projects and communications
• To receive training as required and be willing to undertake on the job monitoring and consultation
• Ensuring that all tools, machinery, company property and facilities are used and maintained to the required levels
• To communicate and interact with your colleagues and those from other departments, and external providers in a courteous and helpful manner

Requirements

• Previous experience working within an optical glazing laboratory environment
• Ability to work as part of a team in a proactive and supporting manner
• Ability to use manual focimeter to include marking up of lenses
• Extensive optical lens knowledge
• Excellent practical knowledge of tracing
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines and targets
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret alpha/numerical writing to an exceptional level of accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

You will work 37.5 hours a week mainly Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with 1-2 Saturdays a month on a rota basis.

The salary on offer is between £18,000 to £20,500 depending on experience.

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.