Optical Technician Apprenticeship - York Specsavers SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Our apprenticeship gives people of all ages an exciting career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic. The role includes interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults and re-assembling of glasses and carrying out testing and adjustments.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 01 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,579.20

    Shifts TBC

  • Working week

    To include weekend working, exact working days and hours to be confirmed. Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    29 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000194711

  • 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 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
  • Learning 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 Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
  • 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 job opportunities within the sector

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential

Things to consider

Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis bearing in mind the salary etc.

About the employer

Specsavers is a truly talented organisation and the world's largest privately-owned optical group in the world. We have over 1,845 stores operating in over 10 countries, boasting over 37,000 colleagues worldwide. We are a revolutionary, dynamic, family business, continuing to go from strength to strength and proud of it.

Employer

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Address

15 Low Ousegate

York

YO1 9QX

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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 now

Closing date: 01 Oct 2023