Optical Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship WATERSIDE LABORATORIES LTD
You will work alongside the technicians in our surfacing, glazing and coating departments as well as spending time with our experienced customer service advisors processing orders. Carrying out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively. Learn how to safely use our machinery in a technological environment. We celebrate birthday with the 3 C’s - chocolate, cake and cards. No work at weekends.
Closing date: 31 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
A positive work life balance with no work at weekends.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 8 hours per day (start 7.30am or 8am, finish 4.30pm or 5pm) ½ hour unpaid lunch per day 2 x 15 minute paid breaks per day
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2023
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Date posted
05 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000151894
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Positions
4 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Learn and contribute to our production operations - producing and fitting high quality prescription lenses to spectacle frames for our customers who are mainly retail opticians
- Develop knowledge, skills and an understanding of the optical laboratory industry
- Develop your problem-solving skills in a technological manufacturing environment
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship will be work based learning with occasional attendance at Wiltshire College and University Centre (campus to be confirmed).
Functional skills maths and/or English if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, there may be the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
WATERSIDE LABORATORIES LTD
https://www.waterside-labs.co.uk/
Address
UNIT 39
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK
TOTTON
SO40 3SA
Training
Training provider
WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Contact
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk
08453452235
Apprenticeship standard
Lean manufacturing operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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