Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Burnley Specsavers

Introduction

This 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.

About the Employer

What You'll Do

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

Training Outcome

• 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

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-4 (A*-C)

Course Information

Course: Spectacle technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Full-time to include weekend working, with exact working days and hours to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED