Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Technician Apprenticeship - Specsavers Kettering
Specsavers£16,033.05
Kettering
Expected closing date: Friday, 20 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship
- Earn £16,033.05 per year
- Work full-time (37.5 hours per week) including weekends
- Complete a 1 year 6 month apprenticeship
- Applications close on 2026-11-20
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a fully-fledged Optical Technician.
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
- Ensuring the highest quality assured product is produced
Training
- You will undertake a Level 3 - Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship Standard.
- Training is delivered through daily on-the-job learning in the store, with no college attendance required.
- The apprenticeship duration is 1 year and 6 months.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
- Functional Skills training will be provided if required.
What happens at the end
- Upon completion of the 20-month apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Optical Technician with a nationally recognised qualification.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical thinking
Qualifications Required
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*- C)) - essential
Key Details
- Wage: £16,033.05 a year
- Working week: Full-time, including weekend working. Exact days and hours to be confirmed.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-12-07
- Closing date: 2026-11-20