Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading optics retailer is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Halesowen, United Kingdom. This full-time role includes training and development opportunities while earning £7.75 per hour. Ideal candidates are passionate about retail and possess GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Join a supportive company that values your growth and future in optics.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to the 'Headspace' app

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about retail and delivering excellent customer service.
• Willing to learn and develop within the optics field.
• Ability to work full-time hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.
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.
We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• £7.75 an hour
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Optical Assistant Apprentice.

• Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification
• 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 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.

https://join.specsavers.com/uk/apprenticeships

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.