Optical Glazing Technician


Company:	Zest Business Group Ltd
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thornbury, BS35 3UW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Optical Glazing Technician - Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Optical Laboratory | Lens Manufacturer | Career Progression

Zest Optical are working alongside a leading optical lens manufacturer to recruit a full time Optical Glazing Technician into their modern glazing laboratory based in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful optical business with an excellent reputation for supplying high quality lenses and glazing services to Opticians across the UK.

Due to the size and structure of the business, there are excellent long-term career opportunities available, with the chance to develop your skills across different areas of the laboratory and progress into senior positions, including Team Leader roles.

Optical Glazing Technician - Role

Working within a modern optical glazing laboratory environment

Part of a large, experienced team with opportunities to learn from others

Tracing frames and transferring shapes ready for glazing

Blocking lenses to customer requirements

Edging lenses using manual edgers

Assembly of metal, plastic, supra and rimless frames

Working on bespoke and specialist frame orders

Checking completed orders to ISO standards and customer requirements

Verifying lenses using optical equipment

Prioritising orders based on delivery timescales

Working closely with different departments across the lab

Maintaining excellent standards of quality and accuracy

Supporting colleagues within the wider glazing team

Working towards department targets and KPIs

Optical Glazing Technician - Requirements

Previous experience working within an optical glazing laboratory

Experience with lens edging and glazing processes

Good understanding of optical lenses

Confident using a manual focimeter including marking up lenses

Good knowledge of frame tracing

Excellent attention to detail

Able to work accurately with prescriptions and order information

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload

Able to work well as part of a team

Motivated to develop and progress within a growing business

Optical Glazing Technician - Details

Based in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Easily commutable from Bristol, Yate, Bradley Stoke and surrounding areas

Full time position

Monday to Friday

Rotating shifts:6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm

Shifts alternate weekly

Excellent base salary plus shift allowance

Quarterly bonus

Opportunities for training and career progression

Chance to move into senior / Team Leader positions

Contracted to 1 in 4 Sats

Free parking

To apply for this Optical Glazing Technician role in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire please send a copy of your CV or contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical for more information.

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