An experienced Optical Glazing Technician is required to join a leading optical lens manufacturer based in Birmingham.

The lab currently supplies a full glazing service to Opticians across the UK, and you will be responsible for preparing customer prescriptions to the highest standards possible.

Optical Glazing Technician - The Role

• Frame tracing


• Manual & automated blocking


• Lens edging (manual & automated)


• Rimless drilling & milling


• Hand finishing and fitting of:


• Full rim metal/plastic frames


• Supra/nylon frames


• Rimless frames


• Specialist frames such as Horn, Gold, Wooden, Lindberg etc


• Ability to rectify orders that may fall below the company expected standard


• Final verification of complete spectacles to ISO standards


• To ensure work is prioritised appropriately in date order, to meet customer expectations.


• To ensure that requirements for consumable replenishments are reported to a member of the leadership group when necessary.


• To pro-actively deal with process issues and report to line management when necessary.


• Promote regular, positive communication to the team and other members of the leadership group, encouraging operational morale.


• Ensure that equipment is cleaned, maintained and in good working order for production.


• To ensure the working environment is clean and tidy, to reduce contamination and meet Health & Safety objectives, influencing everyone within the workplace.

Optical Glazing Technician - Requirements

• Previous glazing experience is essential


• They will consider a Glazing Technician or a Senior Glazing Tech depending on knowledge of complex glazing


• Understanding of lenses and the overall production process


• Rimless and supra knowledge


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Ability to lead by example


• Understanding and supporting the needs of the team in terms of objectives and goals


• Good literacy and numeracy


• Able to commit to the working shift pattern

Salary and Additional Information

• Highly competitive salary DOE


• Perm role


• Bonus Scheme - 5% of base


• Pension - 10% contribution


• Private Medical cover for family


• Travel card or free parking


• 12 hours shifts 7.30am to 8pm - 2 days on 2 days off (Not Sundays)

To apply for this role please your details across to Rebecca Wood on or call 0114 238 1726 for more information