Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Syston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours/week

£8.20/hour

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

Job summary

Specsavers Syston is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for proactive, customer‑focused individuals keen to start a career in optics and retail.

The program provides training and development, a full-time wage, and the chance to work with a supportive team while learning how to book eye tests, pre‑screen patients, and offer style advice.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A-C) and legal right to work in the UK; travel to the store daily is required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Interested in pursuing a career in retail, management or optics.
• GCSE Maths 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

People person

Retail experience

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4)

Tools

Eye tests booking systems

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Specsavers Syston

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 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:

Benefits:

• Hours: 40 hours per week to include weekend working
• Salary: £8.20 per hour
• 28 days holiday - Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• 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

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

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.