Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Brighton North Street is recruiting an Optical Assistant Apprentice. You’ll spend 15-18 months in a paid job while learning the trade from an experienced team in a busy store.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, providing style advice and measuring frames, all within a friendly, supportive environment. You’ll gain full training, earn a full-time wage, and develop skills in customer service, communication and teamwork with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Team player with a passion for customer care.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a retail/clinical environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Listening

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

GCSEs in Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

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.

Our store

Specsavers Brighton North Street is a busy, customer-focused store located in the heart of Brighton, providing high-quality eye and hearing care to the local community. The store offers comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings and aftercare, hearing assessments, and a wide selection of glasses, sunglasses, and hearing solutions. With a friendly, experienced team and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Specsavers Brighton North Street is dedicated to delivering personalised care to every patient.

Our team

Our store is supported by a friendly, knowledgeable and highly collaborative team who are passionate about delivering excellent service to every customer. With a blend of experienced colleagues and developing talent, the team works closely together to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. There is a strong focus on teamwork, professional development and sharing expertise, ensuring high standards are consistently maintained across both retail and clinical areas. The team takes pride in building genuine relationships with customers and each other, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere in store.

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time. You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• £8.20ph
• Full Time - 40 hours a week, to include weekend working
• We will auto-enroll 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.

• You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
• 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