Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Portsmouth is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for individuals passionate about retail and customer service. This role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Ideal candidates should have a GCSE in Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent and a desire to pursue a career in optics. The apprenticeship provides extensive training, a competitive wage, and excellent benefits, including a discounted benefits scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary of £7.55 per hour

Full time hours with bonus potential

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to the 'Headspace' app

UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development

Qualifications

• Passionate about retail and providing exceptional customer service.
• Enthusiastic about pursuing a career in optics and retail.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into the store.
• Book in eye tests and pre-screen patients.
• Provide style advice and measure frames.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

People skills

Education

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

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Commercial Road, Portsmouth

Fantastic benefits – in store and high street discounts and more!

Large, busy, modern store with great opportunities to progress.

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.

Based on Commercial Road, our store has fantastic facilities.

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:

• Starting salary of £7.55 per hour with bonus potential after probation
• Full time hours – weekend working is required
• Pension contribution
• 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 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

Just to let you know, you may be invited to complete a few pre‑recorded questions as part of your application for this role. Nothing to worry about; we think it’ll give you a great chance to showcase your personality and passion for Specsavers!

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!