Optical Glazing Technician

Optical Glazing Technician - Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Optical Laboratory | Lens Manufacturer | Career Progression

Zest Optical are working alongside a leading optical lens manufacturer to recruit a full time Optical Glazing Technician into their modern glazing laboratory based in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful optical business with an excellent reputation for supplying high quality lenses and glazing services to Opticians across the UK.

Due to the size and structure of the business, there are excellent long-term career opportunities available, with the chance to develop your skills across different areas of the laboratory and progress into senior positions, including Team Leader roles.

Optical Glazing Technician - Role

Working within a modern optical glazing laboratory environment
Part of a large, experienced team with opportunities to learn from others
Tracing frames and transferring shapes ready for glazing
Blocking lenses to customer requirements
Edging lenses using manual edgers
Assembly of metal, plastic, supra and rimless frames
Working on bespoke and specialist frame orders
Checking completed orders to ISO standards and customer requirements
Verifying lenses using optical equipment
Prioritising orders based on delivery timescales
Working closely with different departments across the lab
Maintaining excellent standards of quality and accuracy
Supporting colleagues within the wider glazing team
Working towards department targets and KPIsOptical Glazing Technician - Requirements

Previous experience working within an optical glazing laboratory
Experience with lens edging and glazing processes
Good understanding of optical lenses
Confident using a manual focimeter including marking up lenses
Good knowledge of frame tracing
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work accurately with prescriptions and order information
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload
Able to work well as part of a team
Motivated to develop and progress within a growing businessOptical Glazing Technician - Details

Based in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Easily commutable from Bristol, Yate, Bradley Stoke and surrounding areas
Full time position
Monday to Friday
Rotating shifts:6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm
Shifts alternate weekly
Excellent base salary plus shift allowance
Quarterly bonus
Opportunities for training and career progression
Chance to move into senior / Team Leader positions
Contracted to 1 in 4 Sats
Free parkingTo apply for this Optical Glazing Technician role in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire please send a copy of your CV or contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical for more information