Trainee Optical Lab Technician
- Employer
- Duncan and Todd
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Closing date
- 14 Feb 2023
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- Job Role
- Optical Technician
- Sector
- Multiple Practice
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Duncan & Todd Group is one of the leading optical and hearing care providers based in Scotland. In operation for over 40 years, our brands include: Duncan and Todd, 2020, Douglas Dickie, JM Macdonald, James Hughes, Browns, IC Andrew, Caledonian Optical and Smart Employee Eyecare.
Caledonian Optical are currently recruiting for a Trainee Lab Technician at an exciting time as we are relocating to new multi-million pound facility in Dyce in early 2023.
The position is full time, working 40 hours per week over 5 days. Our Lab Technicians are based from one of the following departments: Glazing, Surfacing or Coating. The purpose of the role is to surface and glaze lenses to a predetermined prescription into frames chosen by patients.
Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided.
The Core Responsibilities of the role are:
- Accurately read and understand the lens and frame specifications noted on the prescriptions received.
- Glaze lenses into frames, working accurately and carefully to minimise errors or accidents which may result in unnecessary wastage.
- Surface lenses to the correct rx.
- Learn all aspects of the Coating process.
- Undertake regular checks of all laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order; make minor repairs as necessary under the guidance and supervision of the Line Manager.
- Follow all Lab Quality procedural instructions and follow them as instructed and assisting in ongoing improvement by raising awareness of potential procedure improvements.
- Seek to resolve technical problems as they arise, referring to the line Manager as necessary.
- Maintain a high standard of work according to the QA system and British Standards
- Follow all Company Health and Safety procedures
- Maintain good working relationships with all other staff, both within the laboratory and in the wider organisation.
- Maintain a tidy workspace and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory as a whole.
- Any other duties as required to assist in the smooth running of the laboratory.
- Help in development of all Trainee Technicians when required.
- As a Company we offer:
- 2 x 100% off discount vouchers for spectacles, sunglasses or annual supply of contact lenses per calendar year + 6 x 50% discount vouchers for family and friends
- 29 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Access to high street discounts and other benefits through the Company employee benefits portal
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
Company
The Duncan and Todd Group is the largest independent optical and hearing care specialist in Scotland.
The Duncan and Todd Group has over 40 years of experience in delivering excellent clinical services to its local communities.
Our aim since day one has always been to provide professional, quality care and to make these services accessible to local communities – irrespective of whether you reside in a city or rural location, with 42 practices across Scotland the group is well placed to deliver this.
We pride ourselves on putting our people at the heart of everything we do. This is true to both the communities we serve and the people who make this happen. We invest in and nurture our talent, with many of our experienced teams having over 20 years of service.
With extensive optical and audiology services, a multi-million-pound ophthalmic lens laboratory, as well as a corporate eyecare provision the opportunities, are endless.
Our brands include: Duncan and Todd Opticians and Hearing Care, 2020 Opticians, JM MacDonald, IC Andrew, James Hughes, Browns and Douglas Dickie.
- Website
- http://duncanandtodd.com/
- Telephone
- 01224 211911
- Location
-
14 Crown Terrace
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB11 6HE
GB
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