Trainee Optical Lab Technician Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
Duncan & Todd Group is one of the leading optical and hearing care providers based in Scotland. In operation for over 40 years, our brands include: Duncan and Todd, 2020, Douglas Dickie, JM Macdonald, James Hughes, Browns, IC Andrew, Caledonian Optical and Smart Employee Eyecare.
Caledonian Optical are currently recruiting for a Trainee Lab Technician at an exciting time as we are relocating to new multi-million pound facility in Dyce in early 2023.
The position is full time, working 40 hours per week over 5 days. Our Lab Technicians are based from one of the following departments: Glazing, Surfacing or Coating. The purpose of the role is to surface and glaze lenses to a predetermined prescription into frames chosen by patients.
Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided.
The Core Responsibilities of the role are:
- Accurately read and understand the lens and frame specifications noted on the prescriptions received.
- Glaze lenses into frames, working accurately and carefully to minimise errors or accidents which may result in unnecessary wastage.
- Surface lenses to the correct rx.
- Learn all aspects of the Coating process.
- Undertake regular checks of all laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order; make minor repairs as necessary under the guidance and supervision of the Line Manager.
- Follow all Lab Quality procedural instructions and follow them as instructed and assisting in ongoing improvement by raising awareness of potential procedure improvements.
- Seek to resolve technical problems as they arise, referring to the line Manager as necessary.
- Maintain a high standard of work according to the QA system and British Standards
- Follow all Company Health and Safety procedures
- Maintain good working relationships with all other staff, both within the laboratory and in the wider organisation.
- Maintain a tidy workspace and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory as a whole.
- Any other duties as required to assist in the smooth running of the laboratory.
- Help in development of all Trainee Technicians when required.
- As a Company we offer:
- 2 x 100% off discount vouchers for spectacles, sunglasses or annual supply of contact lenses per calendar year + 6 x 50% discount vouchers for family and friends
- 29 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Access to high street discounts and other benefits through the Company employee benefits portal
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
Type Permanent - Full Time
Posted on22 November 2022
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