Optical Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Specsavers; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known optical retailer in the United Kingdom is offering an exciting Apprenticeship scheme for those eager to start a career as an Optical Assistant. This 15-18 month program combines on-the-job training with structured learning, allowing you to earn while you learn. Ideal candidates should have a passion for customer service and will be engaged in welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Competitive pay and perks include discounts and additional paid leave.

Benefits

Incentives available

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

WeCare - employee support service

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and motivated to succeed.
• Must have right to work in the UK and lived in the EU for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Education

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

Job description

A well-known optical retailer in the United Kingdom is offering an exciting Apprenticeship scheme for those eager to start a career as an Optical Assistant. This 15-18 month program combines on-the-job training with structured learning, allowing you to earn while you learn. Ideal candidates should have a passion for customer service and will be engaged in welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Competitive pay and perks include discounts and additional paid leave.