Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
We're looking for a hard-working, passionate Trainee Lab Technician ready to work as part of a team to greatness so we can provide the best hear and eye care possible. At Specsavers Guildford, you'll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you're ready to work hard to keep our colleagues and customers happy, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.
Our Store
Located in the heart of Guildford, our Specsavers store is a vibrant and welcoming environment where customer care and clinical excellence come first. We offer a full range of optical and audiology services, supported by the latest technology and a highly skilled team. The store is well-connected, with excellent transport links and a strong local reputation for delivering exceptional service.
In addition to the main store, we operate a remote lab and call centre site within the town. This facility includes a dedicated staff room and provides essential support for our store operations, ensuring smooth service and efficient turnaround for our customers. Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, customer-focused team that values professional development and career progression.
Our Team
At Guildford Specsavers, we're more than just a store – we're a close-knit team passionate about delivering outstanding eye and ear care. From our welcoming front-of-house colleagues to our expert optometrists and dispensing specialists, everyone plays a vital role in creating a great experience for our customers.
Behind the scenes, we have a small but highly skilled lab team of two. They're the precision experts who ensure every pair of glasses meets the highest standards. From cutting lenses to performing quality checks, their work is essential to delivering fast, accurate, and reliable service. If you're looking to join a team where your skills make a real difference, this is the place for you
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:
* £12.41 per hour
* 40.5 hours per week (to include weekend working)
* Free gym membership at Puregym after probation
* We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
* Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
* WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
* Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
* Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
* Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you
* Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
What does the role involve?
Day-to-day, you'll help us out by producing customer orders from scratch, interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults and re-assembling of glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, prepare and maintain materials and equipment. You'll also make sure that you are producing the highest quality assured product.
What we're looking for?
* Experience working as part of a team
* Enjoy working with your hands
* Eye for detail
* Be flexible and adaptable
* Organised
* Hard worker
Find out more
If you have everything we're looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we're excited to hear from you. Now is the perfect time to apply.