In-Store Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is offering a one-year, full-time Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship in the UK. You’ll receive daily in-store training and complete the End-Point Assessment through Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, building essential skills in customer care, pre-screening and booking eye tests.

The role runs 37.5 hours per week, including weekends, with a start date of 8 December 2026 and a closing date of 24 November 2026; wage is £16,033.05 per year.

Qualifications

• Communication skills required for daily customer interaction.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage tasks in a busy store.
• Customer care skills to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Team working to support colleagues and a smooth service flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advice and a warm welcome to customers.
• Book eye tests and assist with pre-screening patients.
• Help ensure the store runs smoothly and address issues as they arise.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Customer care skills

Team work

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 A*- C) - essential

Job description

Specsavers is offering a one-year, full-time Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship in the UK. You’ll receive daily in-store training and complete the End-Point Assessment through Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, building essential skills in customer care, pre-screening and booking eye tests.

The role runs 37.5 hours per week, including weekends, with a start date of 8 December 2026 and a closing date of 24 November 2026; wage is £16,033.05 per year.