Optical Assistant Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare & hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice in the UK. This 15-18 month apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with structured learning, and you’ll earn a full-time wage while developing essential optical skills.

You’ll welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames and answer calls—no prior optical experience required. Daily store travel is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (EU residency) for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Listening

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice in the UK. This 15-18 month apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with structured learning, and you’ll earn a full-time wage while developing essential optical skills.

You’ll welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames and answer calls—no prior optical experience required. Daily store travel is expected.