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Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

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Runcorn

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Job summary

Specsavers is offering a Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship in Runcorn, where you'll receive hands-on training while earning a wage. This apprenticeship lasts 15-18 months, equipping you with the skills to excel in optics, all while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks for discounts and savings

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

Applicants must have a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSE in Maths or equivalent.
No prior experience in the Optical Sector is required.
Ability to travel daily to the store location is essential.

Responsibilities

Producing customer orders, interpreting optical prescriptions, and making adjustments.
Handling the correction of faults and re-assembling of glasses.
Preparing and maintaining materials and equipment to ensure high quality.

Skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths or equivalent

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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 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.

£7.55 an hour / £15,314 per annum
38 hours - weekend working essential
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 to the Headspace app
Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you

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.

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

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