Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Warrington is looking for passionate individuals for an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Candidates should have GCSE Maths (A-C) and the right to work in the UK. You'll enjoy benefits like a competitive hourly wage, 28 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities, making this an exciting start to a retail career.

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding professional development

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent qualification.
• Right to work in the UK and EU residency for three years.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Requirements

• Individuals with GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A-C), or an equivalent level qualification
• Individuals who have lived in the EU for three 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

Our Apprenticeship Scheme

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 kick‑start 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.

Benefits

• £7.75 an hour
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time - 37.5 hours a week - weekend flexibility
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)