Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Specsavers; Darlington, Runcorn, Orpington; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in Darlington for those passionate about optics. This program combines on-the-job training with structured learning, allowing you to earn while you learn. Over 15-18 months, you'll develop essential skills as a Level 3 Spectacle Maker, working alongside a supportive and experienced team. With great progression opportunities and a full-time wage, this is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career in a forward-thinking business. If you're ready to make a difference and grow within a dynamic environment, don't miss out on this opportunity!

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay after a year of service

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• Great communication and listening skills are essential.
• Must be a team player with a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch and interpret optical prescriptions.
• Carry out testing and adjustments, ensuring high-quality products.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Listening Skills

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade 9-4)

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 Darlington, our store has great progression opportunities!

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 not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• Salary - £7.75 an hour
• Full time - 40 hours with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

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 is still sounding 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 out by producing customer orders from scratch, interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults and re-assembling glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, preparing and maintaining materials and equipment. You’ll also make sure that you are producing 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 on a daily basis.

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