Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Consett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned optical retailer in Consett is offering an Apprenticeship for aspiring Optical Assistants. Over 15-18 months, you will gain hands-on experience while earning a full-time wage. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Requirements include GCSEs in Maths and the right to work in the UK. Join a supportive team and enjoy various employee perks, including discounts and paid leave on your birthday.

Benefits

Discounts on eye care and hear care

Access to employee support services

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• You’ll need to have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.
• No prior experience in the Optical Sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Pre‑screening patients.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.
• Taking phone calls.

Skills

Great communication skills

Team player

Caring attitude

Education

Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Our store

Based in Consett, there are great transport links and free local parking within walking distance!

What’s on offer?

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.

You’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.

• 40 hours – weekend working is essential
• £7.75 an hour
• Incentives available
• Specsavers Perks – a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare – our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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 Optical Assistant.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

• You’ll need a grade 9‑4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
• 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?

• Welcoming customers into the store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre‑screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

Find out more

Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

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Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

Industry: Retail

Location: Consett, England, United Kingdom