Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 40 hours

Weekend working

Employer pension contribution

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our in-store team in the UK. You will greet customers, help with frame selection, book eye tests, perform basic pre-screening, and assist with measurements—all while earning a full-time wage and gaining industry training.

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about retail, optics, and delivering excellent customer service, with weekend work included as part of a 40-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent.
• EU residency 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

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4)

Right to work in the UK (EU residents for 3+ years)

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., 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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!