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If you are looking for a role that will allow you to use practical skills in a team environment, then you'd be a great fit here. If you've ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Lab Technician role could be perfect for you. \n As a Trainee Lab technician, you will use the latest computer-controlled equipment with an eye for detail & accuracy, allowing you to maintain high standards to maximise customer satisfaction. \n Our store \n Specsavers Swadlincote is a customer-focused opticians providing professional eye-care and hearing services to the local community. The store offers eye examinations, sight tests, contact lens consultations and fittings, as well as the dispensing and fitting of glasses and sunglasses. The team also provides hearing tests and hearing-care services, delivering professional clinical care alongside friendly, personalised customer service to meet each customer's individual needs.\n What's on offer? \n 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: \n £8.20 - £12.91 per hour \nHour : 40 hours per week including weekend working. \nWe will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too\nSpecsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings\nWeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most\nComplimentary subscription to the Headspace app \nEyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family\nEnjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!\nEnhanced family leave and company sick pay\n What does the role involve? \n 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. \n What we're looking for? \n Great communicator \nExperience working as part of a team \nEnjoy working with your hands \nEye for detail \nBe flexible and adaptable \nPassionate people person \nOrganised \n Find out more \n ??Checked all the boxes? 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