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Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Uckfield Specsavers

Specsavers
£16,052.60
Uckfield

Expected closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 3 Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship over 15-18 months.
  • Earn £16,052.60 per year while learning practical skills and gaining a recognised qualification.
  • Work full-time (37.5 hours per week) including weekends, with daily on-the-job training.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-02.

About the Role

This is a Level 3 Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship where you will earn a salary whilst learning new skills and gaining experience of full-time 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
  • Ensuring the production of the highest quality assured product

Training

  • 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.

What happens at the end

  • 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.

Skills Required:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical thinking

Qualifications Required:

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) - essential

Key Details:

  • Wage: £16,052.60 a year
  • Working week: Full-time to include weekend working, with exact working days and hours to be confirmed.
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
  • Start date: 2026-11-16
  • Closing date: 2026-11-02
  • Apprenticeship standard: Spectacle technician (level 3)
  • Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Benefits:

  • Earn a salary whilst learning new skills
  • Structured career opportunities for the future
  • 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