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Trainee Lab Technician

🏒 Specsavers β€’ πŸ“ St Peter Port β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Salary Disclosed on Application
Full Benefits Package

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St Peter Port
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Trainee Optical Lab Technician

Store: Specsavers Guernsey


Specsavers In Guernsey are looking for a Trainee Lab Tech to join their team! An incredible opportunity awaits: the package, the location, the lifestyle, and an excellent store. Joining Specsavers in Guernsey is a truly fantastic opportunity.


We’re located on the beautiful island of Guernsey, Known for its rich culture and history. Not only is the landscape brimming with incredible views and opportunities for adventure, but it also has great air and sea links, and is within an hour of both France and the UK mainland. What’s more, you’ll never be more than 15 minutes from the sea- Ideal for that Illusive perfect work/life balance.


Starting Salary from Β£22,400 + Discretionary bonus scheme and medical and dental plan included.

Working hours: Full time hours, 37.5 per week -including Saturday work.

Easily accessible on public transport or car park close by.

No experience required – all training and support provided.


With a new start at Specsavers, there’s no telling how far you’ll go.


As a Trainee Laboratory Technician in our store, you’ll be preparing customer prescriptions to the highest standards and using the latest computer-controlled equipment. One day you could be repairing spectacles, the next, you could be glazing and tinting lenses. The important thing is that you’ll be learning all the time – building on your knowledge with the help of your expert colleagues.


Specsavers prides itself on personal development & exciting long-term careers – supporting you to develop your knowledge of the optical world.


If you are interested, please click Apply as this vacancy will close once we have filled all available places.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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 (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Lab Technician roles across Specsavers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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