Optical Technician Apprenticeship - Specsavers Newark SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Our apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and start an exciting new career, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a career in optics. Your role will include producing and repairing finished, quality-assured spectacles.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 19 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,700.00
Full Time to include weekend working
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Working week
Full-time to include weekend working, exact working days and hours TBC.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jul 2023
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Date posted
20 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000156101
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
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
- You’ll also make sure that you are producing the highest quality assured product
Such benefits which you will receive for working with Specsavers are:
- Earn a salary whilst learning new skills
- Structured career opportunities for the future
- Get 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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 3 - Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship
- Daily on the job training in store - no college to attend
- Full-time, 5 out of 7 days
- Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- 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 with potential job opportunities associated with that
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Address
25 Middle Gate
Newark
NG24 1AL
Training
Training provider
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Spectacle maker
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
To find out if there are any apprenticeship vacancies in your area or to find out more information, please search the Specsavers Career Site https://join.specsavers.com/uk/find-a-job/
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 19 Jun 2023