Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/ hearing discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027 and recruiting for an Optical Assistant Apprentice. The programme runs 15–18 months, with you earning a full-time wage while you learn the trade alongside an experienced team.

The apprenticeship is a paid, full-time role (37.5 hours) including weekend work, with structured on-the-job training and end-to-end development to become a qualified Optical Assistant.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent/predicted results.
• EU residency for 3 years or more with 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.

Skills

Great listener

Communication

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C)

Job description

Cockermouth - Brand-new store opening in January 2027!

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

We are excited to be opening a brand-new Specsavers store in Cockermouth in January 2027

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.

• £8.20 per hour
• Full Time - 37.5 hours, to include working weekends
• 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
• *Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 26th October*

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
• Taking phone calls

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.