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Ever heard of Waterside Laboratories Ltd? We manufacture prescription lenses for spectacles, supplying retail
opticians around the world.
Are you interested in training to becoming an Optical Laboratory Technician?
Are you ready to join a small team in a high precision environment, learning new skills and operating machinery?
Are you methodical, willing, quick to learn with good attention to detail?
Are you a practical person with a head for solving problems?
Do you enjoy smiling and have a positive outlook on life?
Are you ready to shine a light on your career?
Study for a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship.
When you join Waterside Laboratories, you become part of the Waterside family. You join a team that cares passionately
about your next career move and you'll grow, as well as getting support to help you to define and achieve your personal goals.
You will start your working day early in the morning (either 7.30am or 8am start) and finish at 4.30pm or 5pm.
You will have a positive work-life balance with no work required at the weekends or bank holidays.
You will work with colleagues who are highly experienced in their roles.
You will be invited to celebrate birthdays with the 3 C’s – chocolate, cake and cards.
Starting annual salary of £10,982.40, based on a 12 month apprenticeship.
28 days annual holiday, including bank holidays.
Full time apprenticeship hours are 8 per day, Monday to Friday, this includes attendance at Wiltshire College one day per
week during term time to study for the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship. ½ hour unpaid lunch break and two
15 minute paid breaks per day.
We'll contribute to a pension scheme for you when you become eligible.
Free parking. Discounts on spectacles, plus we also extend this to your friends and family.

Your next step … Apply on Indeed or Gov.uk
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000151894 or send me your CV, requesting an
application pack jessica.hilton@waterside-labs.co.uk