Key Takeaways
- Earn a full-time wage as a Spectacle Technician Apprentice.
- Complete a 15-18 month Level 3 Apprenticeship with structured training.
- Requires Maths GCSE at grade 9-4 (A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
- Based in Uckfield with good public transport links.
About the Role
As a Spectacle Technician Apprentice, you will be trained to produce customer orders from scratch, interpret optical prescriptions and drawings, correct faults and re-assemble glasses, carry out testing and adjustments, and prepare and maintain materials and equipment. You will ensure the production of the highest quality assured product.
Training and Development
This is a paid, full-time apprenticeship lasting 15-18 months. You will learn your trade alongside a friendly, passionate, and experienced team who will provide support throughout your development. Your on-the-job training will be complemented by structured learning, and upon completion, you will be a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Technician.
What's on Offer?
- £8.21 per hour
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week, to include weekend working
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings portal
- WeCare - employee support service
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and haircare discounts for you and your family
- An additional paid day off on your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
Entry Requirements
- 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.
- It is essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector.
- You must be able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
About the Store
The Uckfield Specsavers store is a large, well-established practice with excellent facilities, including four fully equipped test rooms and a dedicated audiology room. It supports a busy and varied clinic. Free parking is available in nearby car parks, and the store is accessible by train (5-10 minutes walk from the station) and local bus routes.