Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.20 per hour as a Spectacle Technician Apprentice.
- Undertake 15-18 months of on-the-job training and structured learning to become a Level 3 Spectacle Technician.
- Work full-time (40 hours per week) in Specsavers Bognor Regis.
- Requires GCSEs in Maths (grades 9-4 or equivalent) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
This is a permanent Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship role based in Specsavers Bognor Regis.
What You'll Do
Day-to-day, you’ll help us by:
- Producing customer orders from scratch
- Interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings
- Correcting faults and re-assembling glasses
- Carrying out testing and adjustments
- Preparing and maintaining materials and equipment
- Ensuring the production of the highest quality assured product
What's On Offer?
- Salary: £8.20 per hour
- Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
- Duration: 15-18 months
- Training: On-the-job training alongside structured learning, leading to a Level 3 Spectacle Technician qualification.
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Perks: Specsavers Perks for everyday discounts and savings.
- Support: WeCare employee support service.
- Wellbeing: Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app.
- Discounts: Eyecare and healthcare discounts for you and your family.
- Birthday: An additional paid day off on your birthday.
- Leave: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
Who Is This Apprenticeship For?
This apprenticeship is ideal for caring individuals who are passionate, motivated, great listeners, communicators, and team players. You should have a real passion for making a difference.
Entry Requirements:
- GCSEs in Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C), or an equivalent qualification.
- Lived in the EU for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
- Not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.
- Important: You must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector.
Other Requirements:
- You must be able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
About the Store
Specsavers Bognor Regis is a busy, community-focused store providing high-quality eye care and excellent customer experiences. Services include eye tests, OCT 3D eye scanning, contact lens services, eye health assessments, home eye tests, and specialist dry-eye treatment. The team works in a modern environment with the latest clinical technology.