Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,496,000 - 25,789,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare Employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in the UK. You will train for 15–18 months, combining on‑the‑job learning with structured training to become a fully qualified Optical Assistant.

The role starts with full-time hours (40 per week) and includes benefits, training support, and the chance to grow within Specsavers’ optics teams, building customer relationships and skillful eyewear guidance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great communication

Customer service

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

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 team

Join our team as an Optical Assistant Apprentice, and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers – a home where your previous optical expertise will be truly valued and where you’ll be given the opportunity to thrive.

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 - £9 per hour - Depending on experience
• Full Time - 40 hours per week over 5 days - to include working a 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 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

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.