Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £8.20

Full-time 40 hours

Auto-enrol pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare & hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Morpeth is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for individuals who enjoy helping customers and want a career in retail or optics. You will work full time, earn £8.20 per hour, and receive structured training and development within a forward‑thinking business.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames, and handling calls.

Qualifications

• Customer service based apprenticeship in retail/optics.
• EU right to work in the UK for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

GSCE Maths 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

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.

Our store

Based in Morpeth, our store has off‑site and is easy to get to via public transport

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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:

• £8.20 per hour
• Full time 40 hours - will include 1 weekend day
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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

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.