Optical Assistant Apprentice - Earn While You Learn Optics

Specsavers; Bedford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye and Ear care discounts

Birthday leave

Family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Bedford is launching an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with a wage of £8.20 per hour, designed for those starting a career in optics and retail. You’ll gain training, support, and progression opportunities within a well-known retail optics group.

The apprenticeship focuses on customer service, eye tests scheduling, pre-screening, and providing personalised frame advice, with daily interactions in-store and over the phone.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering great customer service in a retail setting is preferred.
• Basic communication skills and a willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store and provide friendly help.
• Book in eye tests and assist with appointments.
• Pre-screening patients and taking basic measurements.
• Provide style advice and help customers choose frames.
• Measure frames and handle phone inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 / A-C)

Job description

Specsavers in Bedford is launching an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with a wage of £8.20 per hour, designed for those starting a career in optics and retail. You’ll gain training, support, and progression opportunities within a well-known retail optics group.

The apprenticeship focuses on customer service, eye tests scheduling, pre-screening, and providing personalised frame advice, with daily interactions in-store and over the phone.