Optical Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn in Optics

Specsavers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Headspace app

Eye care discounts

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks

Job summary

Specsavers Daventry is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our friendly team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, and provide style advice while supporting daily store operations in a proactive retail environment.

This apprenticeship offers full-time earnings with comprehensive training and development, giving you a pathway into optics, retail, or management careers within a forward-thinking business.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing aptitude and a friendly attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optics and retail.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store and assist with queries.
• Book in eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screen patients prior to exams.
• Provide style advice on frames and lenses.
• Measure frames and assist with fitting.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Eye test booking

Styling advice

Phone etiquette

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Right to work in UK

Job description

Specsavers Daventry is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our friendly team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, and provide style advice while supporting daily store operations in a proactive retail environment.

This apprenticeship offers full-time earnings with comprehensive training and development, giving you a pathway into optics, retail, or management careers within a forward-thinking business.