Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

This is a permanent Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship within Specsavers Hove, a busy, customer-focused opticians and audiology centre.

What You'll Do

Day-to-day, you’ll help 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?

• A paid job for 15-18 months, earning a full-time wage.
• Learn your trade whilst supported by a friendly, passionate, and highly experienced team.
• Pay: £8.20 per hour.
• Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Perks: Specsavers Perks portal for discounts and savings.
• Support: WeCare employee support service.
• Wellbeing: Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app.
• Discounts: Eyecare and haircare discounts for you and your family.
• Birthday: An additional paid day off on your birthday.
• Family Leave: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
• Qualification: At the end of the 15-18 months, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Technician.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

• Individuals with GCSEs in Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C), or an equivalent qualification.
• Those who have lived in the EU for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
• Individuals not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.
• It’s 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.

Next Steps

This job will close when it's filled, so apply today!