Optical Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Specsavers; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20/hour

Bonus on successful probation

37.5 hours per week

Specsavers Perks

WeCare - support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Kingswinford is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role designed for people starting a career in optics. You’ll join a friendly team, learn on the job, and earn a full-time wage while you train over 15–18 months.

The apprenticeship runs 37.5 hours per week, including one weekend day, with training alongside experienced colleagues. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, give style advice, measure frames, and handle calls.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalentrequired.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and provide great customer service.
• Eligible to work in the UK and EU residency as stated.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great communication

Team player

Customer service mindset

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers Kingswinford is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role designed for people starting a career in optics. You’ll join a friendly team, learn on the job, and earn a full-time wage while you train over 15–18 months.

The apprenticeship runs 37.5 hours per week, including one weekend day, with training alongside experienced colleagues. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, give style advice, measure frames, and handle calls.