Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20 per hour

Full time 40 hours

Auto-enrolled pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in the UK is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for ambitious individuals who enjoy helping customers in a retail environment. You will earn a full-time wage while training, in our Cramlington store with easy transport links and free parking.

The scheme provides comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits. You will support eye tests, frame measurements, and customer service tasks as you learn.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused role requiring friendly, helpful attitude.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optics and retail.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screening clients for tests and guidance.
• Providing style advice to customers.
• Measuring frames for proper fit.
• Handling incoming calls and inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

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.

Our store

Based in our Cramlington store which has excellent public transport links and free parking available.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What's on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• £8.20 per hour
• Full time 40 hours - will 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 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?

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.

• Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification
• Individuals who have lived in the UK/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

Find out more

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,

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.