Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading optics company is offering a Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship in Birmingham. Ideal for proactive individuals looking to start a career in optics, this role combines practical on-the-job training with apprenticeship learning over 15-18 months. You'll work alongside a passionate team, earning a full-time wage of £7.55 per hour while developing skills in producing customer orders and interpreting optical prescriptions. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and must not have previous Optical Sector experience. Apply today as positions fill quickly.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Paid apprenticeship

Hands-on training

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch
• Interpret optical prescriptions and drawings
• Correct faults and re-assemble glasses
• Carry out testing and adjustments
• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment

Skills

Proactive people skills

Team player

Basic mathematical skills

Education

Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths

Job description

Specsavers Longbridge

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 Spectacle 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.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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.

• £7.55 an hour
• 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• 28 days annual leave

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 Technician.

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 of glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, prepare and maintain materials and equipment. You’ll also make sure that you are producing the highest quality assured product.

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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