Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40h/week

£8.20/hour

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye & Ear care discounts

Birthday leave + progression

Family leave & sick pay

Progression & training

Job summary

Specsavers in London is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for people who enjoy helping customers and working in retail optics. You will train while earning a full-time wage and gain progression opportunities within a forward-thinking business.

The role includes welcoming customers, scheduling eye tests, pre-screening patients, offering style advice, and frame measurements. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent level qualification.
• Willingness to work in a retail optics environment with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers entering the store.
• Book in eye tests and pre-screen patients.
• Provide style advice and measure frames.
• Answer phone calls and support team as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

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 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:

Benefits:

• Hours: 40 hours per week including weekend working
• Salary: £8.20 per hour
• Specsavers Perks
• WeCare/Headspace
• Eye and Ear care discounts
• Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
• Opportunities for further progression and training

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 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, please click the link below.

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.