Optical Assistant Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Auto-enrolled pension with employer's

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearcare discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in the United Kingdom is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a friendly team in a busy store, learning on the job while earning a full-time wage over 15–18 months.

The role covers welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and handling calls, with complete training and mentoring to grow your skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Great listener and communicator to deliver excellent service.
• Team-focused with a passion for making a difference and developing within the business.
• Apprenticeship path combines paid work with structured training over 15–18 months.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4

Job description

Specsavers in the United Kingdom is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a friendly team in a busy store, learning on the job while earning a full-time wage over 15–18 months.

The role covers welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and handling calls, with complete training and mentoring to grow your skills and confidence.