Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Doncaster is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our store team. You will welcome customers, help them select eyewear, book eye tests, and participate in pre-screening activities in a supportive, training-focused environment.

The role offers a full-time schedule (38.75 hours weekly) with weekend work, automatic pension enrollment, and access to Specsavers Perks and WeCare support. No prior optics experience required as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store and deliver great service.
• Book in eye tests and pre-screening where required.
• Provide style advice and assist with product selection.
• Assist with measuring frames and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths (A-C)

EU right to work in UK

Job description

Doncaster, Specsavers.

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 Doncaster our store has great access to transport links.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated 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:

• Salary: £8 per hour.
• Store Bonus!
• Working hours: Full time (38.75 hours) Including weekend working.
• 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
• 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