Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Tetford; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8

37.5 hours/week

Training & progression

Job summary

Specsavers in the United Kingdom invites applicants to join its Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will greet customers, help them choose eyewear, and learn to book eye tests while gaining experience in optics and retail management.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, training, and progression within a forward‑looking team. Wage starts at £8 per hour, with 37.5 hours per week and weekend work included.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (EU residents with right to work).
• Willingness to travel to the store location daily.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

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:

• Hours: 37.5 hrs per week to include weekend working
• Salary: £8 per hour
• Opportunities for further progression and training

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

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.

This job will close when it's filled.