Optical Laboratory Technician/Glazing Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an experienced Optical Technician to work in our thriving, established optical business All Eyes Spectacle Makers, based in Over, Cambridgeshire. The candidate should ideally have at least 2-3 years experience of working as an Optical Technician/Lab Assistant/Glazing Technician. Experience of optical glazing, spectacle repairs, fitting etc
The role will involve all aspects of opthalmic lens glazing, repairs, lens fitting etc. The candidate should have good knowledge and experience of opthalmic lens technology, glazing equipment, dealing with lens orders and suppliers. Ideally at least 3 years experience in a similar role.
Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and a good team player. We are primarily a retail business with a thriving retail outlet providing great quality products and excellent service to customers for over 30 years. Candidates should have good communication skills, should be confident in dealing with customers and suppliers and happy to undertake a wide variety of roles within the team. The job offers the opportunity to learn new skills and will develop over to encompass wider responsibilities.
We offer a competitive salary for the right individual, in a pleasant working environment with pension, staff discount, free parking and other staff benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AE Optical
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Optical Laboratory Technician/Glazing Technician roles across All Eyes Spectacle Makers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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