Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

Specsavers; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store incentives

Pension enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Job summary

Specsavers Northallerton is offering a Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship to start a career in optics. You’ll spend 15-18 months in paid, full-time work while learning the trade under an experienced team.

You’ll learn through structured on-the-job training and be supported daily. The role requires GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 and eligibility to work in the UK. Travel to the store daily is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residents with the right to work in the UK for 3+ years.
• No prior experience in the Optical Sector required.

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.
• Ensure high quality produced products.

Skills

Team player

Customer focus

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4)

EU work eligibility (3+ yrs)

Job description

Northallerton, Specsavers.

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 store

Based in Northallerton, our store has off-site parking and bike lockups available.

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.

• £8 per hour
• Plus store incentives!
• Full time 37.5 hours - Will include a weekend day
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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.