Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,496,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye & Ear care discounts

Birthday leave

Family leave & sick pay

Progression training

Job summary

Specsavers in Greater London is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This in-store program lets you start a new career in optics while earning a full‑time wage and gaining hands‑on training.

You’ll welcome customers, book eye tests, pre‑screen patients, give style advice, measure frames and handle calls, with progression pathways into retail, management or optics.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
• EU resident for 3+ years 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

Customer service

Retail interest

Optics interest

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:

• Hours: 40 hrs per week to include 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

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.