Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Woking; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Woking, located in Wolsey Place Shopping Centre, is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will train on‑the‑job while earning a full-time wage, gaining experience in eye tests, glasses, and hearing care.

The program runs for 15–18 months, with structured learning and professional development as you become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant. Travel to the store daily is needed.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths in the required grade or predicted
• Eligibility to work in the UK (EU residents with right to work)

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers into store
• Books in eye tests
• Pre-screens patients
• Provides style advice
• Measures frames
• Answers phone calls

Skills

Great listener

Clear communicator

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

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 store

Specsavers Woking, located within Wolsey Place Shopping Centre, is a busy, customer-focused opticians and audiology practice dedicated to delivering high-quality eye and hearing care to the local community. The store offers a comprehensive range of services, including adult and children’s eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans, contact lens fittings, dry eye treatments, home eye tests and a variety of eye health services. The audiology team also provides adult hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, hearing aid checks and aftercare, alongside hearing protection solutions. Customers can also choose from a wide selection of stylish glasses, designer frames, sunglasses and contact lenses. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, outstanding customer service and creating a welcoming environment, Specsavers Woking is committed to helping everyone see and hear better.

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:

• £8.20 per hour
• 40 hours a week across 5 days including weekend requirements
• Benefits
• 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
• 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

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.