Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Specsavers; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for a caring individual to join their apprenticeship program as a Spectacle Technician. This role combines paid work with structured learning, providing a solid foundation for a career in optics. Over 15-18 months, you will receive support from a passionate team while developing essential skills in producing customer glasses and maintaining high-quality standards. With perks like a birthday day off and opportunities for professional development, this is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Additional day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Opportunities for clinical development

Discounted hearing and eye care benefits

Enhanced sick pay after one year

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in Maths at grades 9-4 (A*-C).
• No prior experience in the optical sector required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with producing customer glasses and interpreting prescriptions.
• Conduct testing and adjustments while ensuring high-quality standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSEs in Maths

Job description

Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Specsavers Norris Green

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, it’s important that you’re a great listener and communicator – as that’s essential for excellent service. You should also be a team player with a passion for making a difference in your development and within the business.

Our Apprenticeship scheme offers people of all ages the chance to enhance their skills and start an exciting new career while earning a full-time wage.

Our store

Located in Norris Green on Broadway, our busy store is accessible via bus links and offers free parking nearby.

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme provides a solid foundation for a career in optics, combining paid work with structured learning over 15-18 months. You’ll be supported by our friendly, passionate, and experienced team throughout your training.

• Salary - £7.75 per hour
• Full-time hours - 37.5 hours/week, including weekends
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Opportunities for clinical and professional development
• Discounted hearing and eye care benefits
• Enhanced sick pay after one year of service
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity, etc.)

Upon completion, you'll become a fully qualified Level 3 Spectacle Maker.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

To qualify, you should have:

• GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted grades) at grades 9-4 (A*-C)
• Resided in the EU for at least 3 years with the right to work in the UK

What does the role involve?

You will assist with producing customer glasses, interpreting prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults, re-assembling glasses, conducting testing and adjustments, and maintaining materials and equipment, all while ensuring high-quality standards.

Find out more

For additional details about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

Applicants must not have prior experience working in the optical sector. Please ensure you can travel to the store daily before applying.

Interested? Apply today, as this position will close once filled!

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