Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare personal support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Portsmouth North End offers an apprenticeship programme to train you as an Optical Assistant. You’ll spend 15-18 months in a paid role, learning eyes and hearing care alongside a friendly, experienced team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, complete structured learning, and become a confident member of the store team. The role includes welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening, style advice, frame measurements, and daily calls.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent.
• You’ve lived in the EU for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
• You’re not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

EU residence + right to work in UK

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 store

Located in the heart of Portsmouth, Specsavers Portsmouth North End is a welcoming, community-focused store dedicated to providing outstanding eye and hearing care. Our friendly and experienced team is passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a supportive and professional environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills, work collaboratively, and build rewarding long-term careers while making a genuine difference to our customers.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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. You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• £8.20 per hour
• 37.5 hours in including weekend requirement
• Benefits
• 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?

• You have GCSEs in Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C), or an equivalent qualification
• You’ve lived in the EU for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK
• You’re not currently enrolled in another government-funded course

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

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.