Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Newmarket Specsavers
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Company: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
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Location: Newmarket, CB8 8EQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,153.18 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000019142
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 20/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Full-time to include weekend working, with exact working days and hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship
- Daily on the job training in store- no college to attend
- Full-time, 5 out of 7 days
- Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment through Functional Skills training
Future Prospects
- 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
Vacancy Detail
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
Other Information
Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis, bearing in mind the salary etc.