Enable job alerts via email!

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers

Pudsey

On-site

Full time

18 days ago

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an exciting Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Pudsey, where you can kickstart your career in optics while earning a full-time wage. Over 15-18 months, you'll receive on-the-job training and structured learning, preparing you to become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks
WeCare employee support service
Complimentary Headspace subscription
Eyecare and hearcare discounts
Additional paid day off on birthday
Enhanced family leave
Company sick pay

Qualifications

  • Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths or equivalent.
  • Right to work in the UK and residency in the EU for 3 years.

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming customers into store.
  • Booking in eye tests.
  • Providing style advice.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Customer Service

Education

GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4)

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.

Our store

Based in Coulby Newham, the store has great career progression opportunities!

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.

  • 40 hours - weekend working is essential
  • £7.75 an hour
  • 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

Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

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.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

#LI-LA2
Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.

Similar jobs

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers

Manchester

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 18,000

12 days ago

Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Leyland

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

10 days ago

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Pudsey Specsavers

Getting In Limited

Pudsey

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 17,000

24 days ago

Optical Assistant Apprentice 1

Specsavers

Blackburn

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 15,000

17 days ago

Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Sutton-in-Ashfield

On-site

GBP <1,000

19 days ago

Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Godalming

On-site

GBP <30,000

24 days ago

Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Salford

On-site

GBP <1,000

26 days ago

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Specsavers Pontefract

Getting In Limited

Pontefract

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago