At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce customer orders, interpret prescriptions, and ensure high-quality products.
- Company: Join Specsavers, a trusted brand in eye and hearing care.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, enjoy discounts, and get extra time off on your birthday!
- Other info: Dynamic team environment focused on growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in optics with hands-on training and support from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4) and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 12.91 - 12.91 £ per hour.
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place. As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.
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 store The Specsavers Keynsham store offers a welcoming and community‑focused environment, delivering high‑quality eye and hearing care to a loyal and growing customer base. Located in a busy high street setting, the store benefits from strong footfall and excellent public transport links, with regular bus services connecting Keynsham to both Bristol and Bath, and a nearby train station providing convenient rail access for commuters.
Equipped with modern testing facilities and the latest optical technology, the store is committed to professional development and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for both experienced professionals and those looking to grow their career within a trusted and well‑established brand.
The team at Specsavers Keynsham is made up of friendly, experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient and customer care. With a strong mix of clinical expertise and retail knowledge, the team works collaboratively to create a supportive and positive working environment. Colleagues are approachable, hard‑working, and motivated, always going the extra mile to ensure every customer feels valued and well looked after. There is a genuine focus on teamwork, development, and knowledge sharing, making the store an inclusive place where individuals are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop long‑term careers within the business.
What’s on offer? Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full‑time wage at the same time. You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.
- £8.20 - £12.91 per hour
- Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include working weekends
- We will auto‑enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearing care discounts for you and your family
- Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- 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.
If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Spectacle Apprentice. 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.
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, prepare and maintain materials and equipment. You’ll also make sure 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.
This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship in Keynsham employer: Specsavers
Specsavers Keynsham is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a supportive, community-focused environment. Our apprenticeship scheme not only offers a full-time wage but also provides hands-on training alongside experienced professionals, ensuring you gain valuable skills while contributing to high-quality eye and hearing care. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, inclusivity, and employee well-being, including perks like enhanced family leave and discounts, Specsavers is the perfect place to kickstart your career in optics.
