Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Optical Assistant Apprenticeship program in the United Kingdom. This full-time role (40 hours a week, including weekends) promises hands-on training in customer service, eye testing, and everyday retail tasks. Candidates must have GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4) or equivalent and should be passionate about helping customers. Apply now for a chance to kickstart a rewarding career with great perks, including employee discounts and support services.

Benefits

In-store bonus

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee discounts portal

Employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about retail and customer service.
• Ability to work full-time, including weekends.
• Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Proactivity

Education

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

Job description

Specsavers Coulby Newham

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?

• £7.75 per hour, plus in-store bonus available
• Full time – 40 hours per week, including weekends.
• We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks – a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare – our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

• 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

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.

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