Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Hampton; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hrs/week

£8.20/hr

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye and Ear care discounts

Birthday leave

Family leave & sick pay

Progression & training

Job summary

Specsavers in Hampton is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our team. You will welcome customers, help book eye tests, pre-screen patients, and provide style advice while supporting the store’s daily operations.

The role offers a full-time apprenticeship wage of £8.20 per hour with 40 hours per week, including weekend work. No previous optical experience is required, and progression within optics/retail is encouraged.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent required.
• EU/UK right to work in the UK for 3+ years if applicable.
• No prior optical sector experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers into store and provides friendly service.
• Books in eye tests and coordinates appointments.
• Pre-screens patients and assists optometrists as needed.
• Gives style advice on frames and lenses.
• Measures frames and takes phone inquiries.
• Maintains store presentation and assists with checkout.

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Hampton

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.

Benefits

• 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 a 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.