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You've come to the right place. \n As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it's important that you're also a great listener and communicator - as that's what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you'll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business. \n Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. \n Our store \n Specsavers Bognor Regis is a busy, community-focused store dedicated to providing high-quality eye care and an excellent customer experience. The store offers a wide range of services including comprehensive adult and children's eye tests, OCT 3D eye scanning, contact lens services, eye health assessments, home eye tests and specialist dry-eye treatment through ZEST. The team works in a modern, professional environment with the latest clinical technology, supporting patients with their vision and overall eye health.\n Our team \n We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. \n What's on offer? \n Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time. \nYou'll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who'll support you every step of the way. \n £8.20p/h \nFull time - 40 hours\nWe will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too\nSpecsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings\nWeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most\nComplimentary subscription to the Headspace app \nEyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family\nEnjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!\nEnhanced family leave and company sick pay\n Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you'll be a fully-fledged Level 3 Spectacle Technician. \n Who is this Apprenticeship for? \n If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, please take a moment to check you meet the criteria below before applying:\n You have GCSEs in Maths at grades 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent qualification\nYou've lived in the EU for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK\nYou're not currently enrolled in another government-funded course\n What does the role involve? \n Day-to-day, you'll help us out by 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. 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