Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Lewisham! This exciting opportunity offers a full-time wage while you learn and develop essential skills in customer service and retail. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, welcoming customers, booking appointments, and providing style advice. With great benefits like annual leave, pension contributions, and unique discounts, this apprenticeship is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in optics. Embark on your journey with support for your growth and development!

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Progression and development opportunities

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks for discounts and savings

WeCare support service for you and family

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals interested in providing excellent customer service.
• No previous optical sector experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
• Measuring frames and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Skills

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Optical Assistant Apprentice role at Specsavers.

Location: Lewisham, Specsavers.
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? This Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you. Our scheme offers individuals of all ages the chance to develop new skills and start an exciting career while earning a full-time wage.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals interested in providing excellent customer service and pursuing careers in retail, management, or optics.

Our store

Based in Lewisham (Zone 2/3) with great access via DLR and buses.

Our team

We have a dedicated team ready to welcome you.

What’s on offer?

• £7.75 per hour
• 40 hours a week; weekend work required
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Progression and development opportunities
• Auto-enrollment into pension scheme with employer contribution
• Specsavers Perks for discounts and savings
• WeCare support service for you and family
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

Applicants should have:

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
• Resided in the EU for 3+ years with right to work in the UK

Role responsibilities

• Welcoming customers
• Booking eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Handling phone calls

Find out more

If you’re ready to start your career with support for your growth, click the link below for more info about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme:

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

Note: You should not have previous optical sector experience and must be able to travel daily to the store.

Apply soon—this role closes once filled!