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Optical Technician Apprenticeship - Wood Green Specsavers 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: 08 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,560.00
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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 Dec 2023
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Date posted
13 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000211884
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
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
The training you will be getting
- Level 3 - Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills 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 to expect at the end of your 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
- Achievement of the standard meets the requirements for eligibility to be admitted as a Freeman of the Worshipful
Company of Spectacle Makers
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Address
Unit 2
Wood Green Shopping City, High Road
London
N22 6YD
Training
Training provider
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Spectacle maker
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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: 08 Dec 2023