Optical Assistant Apprentice: Start Your Optics Career

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

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.