Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Uckfield Specsavers
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED · Uckfield, TN22 1PX
Spectacle technician (level 3)
Our apprenticeship scheme gives people 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.
The 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
Training
- Level 3 Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship
- Daily on the job training in store- no college to attend
- Full-time, 5 out of 7 days
- Training provider- Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment through Functional Skills training
Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
What you come out with
- Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification
- At the end of your 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Technician
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C)
Things to consider
Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis, bearing in mind the salary etc.
The employer
Specsavers is a truly talented organisation and the world's largest privately-owned optical group in the world. We have over 1,845 stores operating in over 10 countries, boasting over 37,000 colleagues worldwide. We are a revolutionary, dynamic, family business, continuing to go from strength to strength and proud of it.
Workplace
- 100 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1PX