Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

Specsavers Opticians Islington; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is offering a Spectacle Technician apprenticeship in Brighton. This hands-on role provides training in making and repairing glasses, assisting with customer orders, and interpreting prescriptions. Over 15-18 months, you will gain essential skills to become a qualified Lab Technician. This position offers a salary of £8 per hour and full-time hours, including study time in a supportive environment. Ideal for those looking to begin a rewarding career in optics.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role in making and repairing glasses.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and apply technical specifications.
• Experience in delivering customer care and service.

Responsibilities

• Learn to make and repair glasses and assist with customer orders.
• Interpret prescriptions under supervision.
• Support daily lab operations in a busy store.

Job description

Overview

At Specsavers, we want to help people jump feet first into opportunities and begin their journey in the world of work. This spectacle Technician apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in making and repairing glasses, producing customer orders, interpreting prescriptions, and more. If you’re seeking a hands-on role in a busy store lab surrounded by top of the range tech, you’ve come to the right place.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to make and repair glasses and assist with customer orders.
• Interpret prescriptions and apply technical specifications under supervision.
• Support daily lab operations in a busy store environment.
• Contribute to delivering high levels of customer care and quality service.

Program Details

This apprenticeship takes 15-18 months to complete. Over the course of this time, you’ll get all the training you need to become a qualified Level 3 Lab Technician.

Location & Environment

Located in the heart of Islington (Angel), our Specsavers store is a vibrant and welcoming environment where customer care and clinical excellence come first. The store is well-connected with excellent transport links and a strong local reputation for delivering exceptional service.

Location & Benefits

• Location: Specsavers Opticians Islington
• Salary: £8p/h
• Working hours: 40 hours per week inc study time

Learn more here: https://join.specsavers.com/uk/spectacle-technician-apprenticeship