Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Washington Specsavers
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED, Oxclose, Sunderland
Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Washington Specsavers
£17,101.92 a year
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED, Oxclose, Sunderland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 4 days ago, 21 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 02-09-2026 (In 8 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Oxclose, Sunderland
Full Job Description
Introduction
Our apprenticeship scheme gives people 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
Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.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. Days and times to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED