Experienced Optical Lab Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Ashington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optical lab experience Teamwork Continuous learning Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a hard-working, passionate Optical Lab Technician to lead a team. The role is based in Ashington and offers a salary up to £28,000, along with benefits such as time-back, bonus opportunities, and a pension scheme.

The role

Experienced Optical Lab Technician / Spectacle maker

[Employer hidden]. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.   

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optical Lab Technician ready to lead a team to greatness so we can provide the best hear and eye care possible. At [Employer hidden] Ashington, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re ready to work hard to keep our colleagues and customers happy, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.   

Our store   

Based in Ashington an area currently undergoing a multi million pound regeneration project, our friendly and supportive team of 13 are ready to welcome their 14th team member!

The store location offers free local parking and great transport links.

What’s on offer?   

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:   

  • Salary up to £28,000 Depedning on experience
  • Time-back & Bonus opportunities
  • Full time 40 hours (alternate weekends so you can enjoy a full weekend off every other week)
  • We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
  • [Employer hidden] Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
  • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
  • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
  • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you 
  • 28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday!
  • Aditional day of annual leave after 5 years of service 
  • Free Parking 

What we’re looking for?  

  • Optical lab experience
  • A passion for continuous learning and development
  • Somebody who will work well in a team

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Now’s the perfect time to apply!   

Elisha Aunger

Recruiter

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