Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Specsavers; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Spectacle Technician Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to kickstart a career in optics while earning a full-time wage. Over 15-18 months, you'll gain hands-on experience and comprehensive training, learning from a supportive group of experts. Ideal candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent service. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the optical field, this apprenticeship could be your perfect match!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Employee Support Service

Headspace Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive team player with a passion for optics.
• Must have GCSE in Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions.
• Using machines to cut lenses and assemble glasses.
• Quality checking completed glasses.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

GCSE in Maths (Grade 9-4)

Job description

Specsavers Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

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Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship (Spectacle Maker)

So, you’re a proactive people person and a great team player looking to start a career in Optics? If you are looking for a role that will allow you to use practical skills in a team environment, then you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Lab Technician Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship (Spectacle Maker)

So, you’re a proactive people person and a great team player looking to start a career in Optics? If you are looking for a role that will allow you to use practical skills in a team environment, then you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Lab Technician Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

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.

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.

• £7.75 - £12.41 per hour depending on age
• Full time 37.5 hours
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• 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
  
  

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 we’re looking for?

• Great communicator
• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person
• Organised
• Hard worker
• Good time management skills
  
  

The role:

• Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
• Using blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit
• Assembling lenses into frames
• Tinting of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours
• Attention to detail
• Ordering frames and lenses
• Quality checking of completed glasses
• Good housekeeping and machine maintenance
  
  

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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