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Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Darlington Specsavers

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited · Darlington · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£17,101.92 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Spectacle technician (level 3)
Starts
25 August 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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

Your training

  • Level 3 - Spectacle Maker Apprenticeship Standard
  • 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

Where it leads

  • 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

About Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

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.

Things to consider

Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis, bearing in mind the salary etc.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogical

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 41-42 High Row, Darlington, DL3 7QW

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