Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

Specsavers; Washington; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time apprenticeship

Pension scheme enrollment

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers is offering a 15-18 month apprenticeship to become a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Technician at our Washington store. You will learn on the job while earning a full-time wage, with structured learning and support from an experienced team.

You will train across producing orders, interpreting prescriptions, adjusting and testing glasses, and maintaining materials. You must have GCSE Maths 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 residence for 3+ years with right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch and interpret optical prescriptions.
• Correct faults and re-assemble glasses; perform testing and adjustments.
• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment; ensure high quality output.
• Daily travel to the store location is required.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Our store

Based in Wshington, 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.

• £8.20 per hour
• Full time 40 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• 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.