Optical Glazing Technician

CV-Library • Thornbury, Gloucestershire • 1d ago

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

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