Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Didcot
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Optical Prescription Interpretation Spectacle Assembly Quality Assurance Material Preparation Equipment Maintenance Fault Diagnosis Communication Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] - Didcot, UK

Full-time, Permanent | £8.20/hour | On-site

Apply by 2025-06-07

The Role

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place. As well as being passionate and motivated, you’ll be a great listener and communicator with a real passion for making a difference.

Our Store

Based on Orchard Street in Didcot.

What’s on Offer?

  • Full time - 37.5 hours - weekend working essential
  • £8.20 an hour
  • Auto-enrolment into pension scheme with employer contribution
  • [Employer hidden] Perks - discounts and savings
  • WeCare employee support service
  • Complimentary Headspace app subscription
  • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning. After 15-18 months you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Technician.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

  • GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent/predicted
  • Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK

What does the role involve?

  • Producing customer orders from scratch
  • Interpreting optical prescriptions and drawings
  • Correcting faults and re-assembling glasses
  • Carrying out testing and adjustments
  • Preparing and maintaining materials and equipment
  • Producing highest quality assured product

Find Out More

For more details about the [Employer hidden] Apprenticeship programme, visit Apprenticeships at [Employer hidden].

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, check you can travel to the store daily. This job will close when filled, so apply today!

Recruiter

Andrew Hastings - [contact hidden]

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