Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts for you and family

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Eastbourne is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role. You will train in an optical environment, supporting customers with eye care and hearing services while gaining practical experience.

The program runs for 15–18 months with full-time hours and a salary of £8.20 per hour, plus benefits like pension enrollment and staff perks. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK and have Maths GCSE (A*-C).

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent
• EU residence with right to work in UK (3+ years)
• No prior Optical Sector work experience required, travel to store daily is needed

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

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 Eastbourne is a busy optical and audiology store providing a wide range of eye care and hearing services to the local community. The store offers comprehensive eye examinations, OCT scanning, children’s eye care, contact lens services, dry eye and minor eye condition clinics, as well as home eye tests and specialist services.

Alongside optical care, the team provides hearing tests, audiology services, hearing aid fitting and support, and hearing protection. Customers can also choose from a wide range of glasses, contact lenses and prescription eyewear.

We’re proud to provide professional, friendly and accessible care, supported by a dedicated team of optical and hearing specialists.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated 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
• 40 hours a week across 5 days including weekend requirements
• Benefits
• 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
• 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.