Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Leominster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers in the United Kingdom is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice position, a 15–18 month programme with on‑the‑job training and structured learning. You will earn a full-time wage while you learn, including weekend shifts, and gain benefits through the Specsavers perks portal and WeCare support.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths (A*-C) and the right to work in the UK, with a willingness to travel to store locations daily.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent/predicted result.
• EU residents with at least 3 years in the UK and right to work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Listening

Team player

Customer service

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.

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time.

• £8.20 per hour
• Full Time - 37.5 hours, to include working weekends
• 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!
• 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

Find out more

For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme.
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.