Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship-

Specsavers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship in London. This full-time, 15-18 month paid program is perfect for proactive individuals looking to start a career in optics. You'll learn alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical skills while earning a competitive wage. With benefits like store bonuses, pension enrollment, and discounts on eyecare, this opportunity is designed to boost your skillset and set you on a path to becoming a fully qualified Level 3 Spectacle Technician. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career in a supportive team environment!

Benefits

Store bonus

Pension scheme enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Discounts on eyecare and hearcare

Paid day off for your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• No prior experience in the optical sector required.
• Must have GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders and interpret optical prescriptions.
• Conduct testing and adjustments, ensuring high-quality products.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Practical Skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths

Job description

Join to apply for the Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship role at Specsavers.

So, you’re a proactive people person and a great team player looking to start a career in Optics? If you are seeking a role that allows 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 offers people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and start an exciting new career while earning a full-time wage.

Location

Based in Kilburn (Zone 2), with excellent links to the Jubilee line and overground network.

Our team

We have a dedicated and friendly team in our store, ready to welcome you.

What’s on offer?

This scheme provides a 15-18 month paid apprenticeship where you will learn your trade alongside our experienced team. Upon completion, you will be a fully qualified Level 3 Spectacle Technician.

• Salary: £8 per hour
• Working hours: Full-time, including weekends
• Benefits include store bonus, pension scheme enrollment, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace subscription, discounts on eyecare and hearcare, a paid day off for your birthday, and enhanced family leave and sick pay.

Minimum Requirements

• GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or equivalent/predicted
• Right to work in the UK, with EU residence of 3+ years

Role Responsibilities

You will produce customer orders, interpret optical prescriptions, correct faults, reassemble glasses, conduct testing and adjustments, and maintain materials and equipment, ensuring high-quality products.

Applicants should not have prior experience in the optical sector and must be able to travel daily to the store.

Apply today as this role will close once filled!