At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce customer orders, interpret prescriptions, and ensure high-quality eyewear.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Specsavers Rushden, a leader in optics.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a full-time wage and great perks.
- Other info: Enjoy discounts, employee support, and a paid day off on your birthday.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in optics with hands-on training and support.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4) and a passion for teamwork.
Specsavers Rushden is looking for a proactive people person and a great team player to start a career in Optics. This Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship could be perfect for you if you are looking for a role that will allow you to use practical skills in a team environment.
Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.
What’s on offer?
- 15-18 months in a paid job
- Learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team
- Salary - £8.20 per hour
- 40 hours per week
- Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contribution
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- WeCare - our employee support service
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- Additional paid day off on your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully‑fledged Level 3 Spectacle Technician.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result). Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.
What does the role involve?
Day‑to‑day, you’ll help us out by producing customer orders from scratch, interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings, correcting faults and re‑assembling glasses, carrying out testing and adjustments, preparing and maintaining materials and equipment. You’ll also ensure that you are producing the highest quality assured product. It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
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Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship employer: Specsavers Canada, Inc.
At Specsavers Rushden, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. Our Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship not only offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including discounts and enhanced family leave, but also provides a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth within a forward-thinking team dedicated to your success in the optics field.
