Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Nottingham is looking for an Optical Assistant Apprentice. The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Ideal candidates are passionate about customer service and have GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent. This apprenticeship offers full-time hours, competitive salary, and robust training opportunities to support your career in retail and optics. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for providing great customer service.
• Ability to work full-time, including weekends.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Specsavers Bingham

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.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Salary £7.55 - £8.68 per hour depending on age
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week, including weekends.
• 28 days holiday

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 an 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.

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.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!