Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Specsavers; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is offering a full-time Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship in Chipping Barnet. This role allows you to gain hands-on experience producing quality spectacles while earning a salary. Ideal candidates should be proactive team players with GCSEs in Maths. The apprenticeship lasts 15-18 months, leading to a Level 3 Spectacle Maker qualification. If you have a passion for optics and the right to work in the UK, apply now and kickstart your career!

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Full-time wage

Support from experienced team

Qualifications

• Must have a proactive attitude and be a great team player.
• Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result) required.
• Must have lived in the EU for 3 years or more and have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer orders from scratch and interpret optical prescriptions.
• Correct faults and re-assemble glasses.
• Carry out testing and adjustments of spectacles.

Skills

Proactive

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4 A*-C)

Job description

Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship (Spectacle Maker) - Barnet

So, you’re a proactive people person and a great team player looking to start a career in Optics? If you are looking for a role that will allow you to use practical skills in a team environment, then you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Lab Technician Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage.

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time.
You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• £7.75per hour - £16,120per annum
• Full time 40 hours - will include 1 weekend day

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Maker.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Spectacle Apprentice.

• You’ll need a 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

What does the role involve?

Day-to-day, you’ll help us out by 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. You’ll also make sure that you are producing the highest quality assured product.

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

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