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Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship - Washington Specsavers

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited · Washington · posted 3 September 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
1 October 2026
Closing date
17 September 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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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 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.

Things to consider

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogical

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 12-14 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SA

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