Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

Specsavers Norge; Northallerton; A distancia; GBP 16.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Specsavers Northallerton is offering a full‑time Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship. You’ll spend 15‑18 months in a paid role, learning on the job while training to become a Level 3 Spectacle Technician. The store offers parking, a supportive team, and a generous benefits package.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, including a weekend day, earn £8 per hour, and be auto-enrolled into the pension scheme. No prior optics experience required, travel to the store is part of the role.

Formación

• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 (A*-C)
• EU residence with right to work in the UK for 3+ years

Responsabilidades

• Produce customer orders from scratch and interpret prescriptions
• Correct faults and re-assemble glasses
• Carry out testing and adjustments on eyewear
• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment
• Ensure high quality, approved products are produced

Educación

GCSE Maths

Level 3 Spectacle Technician

Descripción del empleo

Location: Northallerton, ENG, GB, DL7 8PQ

Company: Specsavers

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

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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