Optical Technician Apprenticeship - Okehampton Specsavers SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Our apprenticeship gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skills and start an exciting new career, all whilst earning a wage. The role involves producing customer orders from scratch and interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about making a career in optics.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 09 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,480.00
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Working week
Full-time to include weekend working, exact working days and hours to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
20 Oct 2023
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Date posted
14 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000198497
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Day-to-day activities include:
- 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 is 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
- English level 2 if required
- Daily on-the-job training in a 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 18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Technician
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Address
17 Fore Street
Okehampton
EX20 1AN
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: 09 Oct 2023