Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship – Wolverhampton Specsavers

Best Apprenticeships; Bilston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Bilston is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their optics apprenticeship program. You'll be hands-on, producing and repairing quality spectacles while earning a salary. Your responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, correcting faults, and ensuring quality assurance. Enjoy structured career opportunities, paid holidays, and comprehensive training in a supportive environment with a friendly employer.

Benefits

Earn a salary while learning new skills

Structured career opportunities

Paid holidays

Friendly working environment

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for starting a career in optics.
• Ability to produce high-quality products.
• Willingness to learn and adapt on the job.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch.
• Interpret optical prescriptions and drawings.
• Correct faults and re-assemble glasses.
• Carry out testing and adjustments of spectacles.
• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret optical prescriptions

Job description

Our apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and start an exciting new career, all whilst earning a full‑time wage. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a career in optics. Your role will include producing and repairing finished, quality‑assured spectacles.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Day-to-day activities include:

• 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

Such benefits which you will receive for working with Specsavers are:

• Earn a salary whilst learning new skills
• Structured career opportunities for the future
• Get experience of full‑time work and enjoy paid holidays
• Work for a friendly employer who values you
• Receive comprehensive and structured training
• Learn transferable as well as job‑specific skills