Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Specsavers; Bridlington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity in Bridlington for a Spectacle Apprentice. This full-time role involves on-the-job training alongside structured learning, leading to a Level 3 qualification. Candidates should be passionate, communicative, and possess GCSEs in Maths, with a commitment to customer service.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

WeCare - employee support service

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK, having lived in the EU for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch and interpret optical prescriptions.
• Correct faults and re-assemble glasses.
• Carry out testing and adjustments, ensuring quality.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Education

GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4 or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage.

Our store

Based in Bridlington, our store has great bus and train links!

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time. You’ll spend 15-18 months in a paid job while learning your trade surrounded by our friendly, passionate, and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• Full-time - 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• £8 an hour
• Specsavers 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 and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Maker.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this still sounds like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Spectacle Apprentice.

• You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result).
• Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.

What does the role involve?

Day-to-day, you’ll help us by producing customer orders from scratch, interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults and re-assembling glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, and preparing and maintaining materials and equipment. You’ll also ensure that you produce the highest quality assured product.

Find out more

For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location daily.

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