Earn While You Learn: Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hrs/week

£8.50/hour

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye & Ear discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave & illness pay

Progression & training

Job summary

Specsavers in Kidlington is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our busy store. You’ll greet customers, assist with frame choices, book eye tests, and help pre-screen patients while training toward a qualification. This full-time apprenticeship offers practical on-the-job learning and progression into optics, retail or management.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths (9-4/A-C) or equivalent and the right to work in the UK. Travel to the store daily is expected; weekend work is included.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residence for 3+ years with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4 / A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers in Kidlington is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our busy store. You’ll greet customers, assist with frame choices, book eye tests, and help pre-screen patients while training toward a qualification. This full-time apprenticeship offers practical on-the-job learning and progression into optics, retail or management.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths (9-4/A-C) or equivalent and the right to work in the UK. Travel to the store daily is expected; weekend work is included.