Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Liverpool is offering a Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship for proactive individuals. This full-time role includes practical training over 15-18 months while earning a wage of £7.75 per hour. Responsibilities include producing customer orders, interpreting prescriptions, and ensuring high-quality products. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and meet residency requirements in the EU. Apply today to kickstart your career in optics!

Benefits

Discounts and savings

Employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in Maths or equivalent (predicted results).
• Must have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proactive people skills

Team player

Learning attitude

Education

GCSEs Maths or equivalent (grade 9-4)

Job description

Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

Specsavers

• Bootle, Merseyside
• Training
• Full-time

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.

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 an hour
• 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings
• WeCare - employee support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary Headspace app subscription
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts

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.

• GCSEs Maths (or equivalent/predicted result) – grade 9-4 (A-C)
• 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 ensure you are producing a high-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 daily.

Got what we\'re looking for? This job will close when it\'s filled, so don\'t delay, apply today!

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