Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship Specsavers

Job in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11, England, UK

Listing for: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-06

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Electronics Technician, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 11000 - 17000 GBP Yearly GBP 11000.00 17000.00 YEAR

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 Specsavers is a truly talented organisation and the world's largest privately-owned optical group in the world.

We have over 1,845 stores operating in over 10 countries, boasting over 37,000 colleagues worldwide. We are a revolutionary, dynamic, family business, continuing to go from strength to strength and proud of it. 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

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