Optical Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Specsavers; Cramlington; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8.20/hour

Full-time 40h

Pension enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Cramlington is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice who loves helping customers and wants a career in retail and optics. This full-time apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience from day one.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and answering calls. No prior optical experience is required, and training is provided to build you up.

Qualifications

• Individuals with GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification
• Individuals who have lived in the UK/EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths grade 9-4

Right to work in the UK (UK/EU)

Job description

Specsavers in Cramlington is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice who loves helping customers and wants a career in retail and optics. This full-time apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience from day one.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and answering calls. No prior optical experience is required, and training is provided to build you up.