Optical Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrollment

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Job summary

Specsavers on Walworth Road is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This full‑time role (40 hours) provides hands‑on training in customer service, eyewear retail, and eye-care support, with an emphasis on learning in a busy store environment.

The apprenticeship targets individuals who want to start a career in optics, retail, or management and values enthusiasm, reliability, and a customer‑first mindset. Benefits include pension enrollment, discounts, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Proactive and enthusiastic about delivering great customer service.
• Interest in optics and retail, with willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Phone etiquette

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers on Walworth Road is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This full‑time role (40 hours) provides hands‑on training in customer service, eyewear retail, and eye-care support, with an emphasis on learning in a busy store environment.

The apprenticeship targets individuals who want to start a career in optics, retail, or management and values enthusiasm, reliability, and a customer‑first mindset. Benefits include pension enrollment, discounts, and wellbeing support.