Optical Assistant Apprentice — Kickstart a Career in Optics

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours/week

£8.20/hour

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye & Ear care discounts

Birthday leave

Family leave & sick pay

Career progression

Job summary

Specsavers in Greater London is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our store team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, and help with frame fitting while learning optics and retail skills in a fast-paced environment.

The apprenticeship offers full-time hours (40 hrs/week), practical training, and progression opportunities within Specsavers’ expanding optical network across the UK.

Qualifications

• Welcoming customers into store and delivering friendly service.
• Booking in eye tests and scheduling appointments.
• Pre-screening patients to ensure readiness for tests.
• Providing style advice and frame recommendations.
• Accurate measurement of frames and fittings.
• Handling phone inquiries from customers.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store and creating a positive first impression.
• Booking in eye tests and guiding customers through the process.
• Pre-screening patients to assess needs and readiness.
• Providing style advice and helping customers choose frames.
• Measuring frames to ensure correct fit and comfort.
• Taking phone calls and answering queries.

Skills

Customer service

Eye tests booking

Pre-screening patients

Style advice

Measuring frames

Phone handling

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Specsavers in Greater London is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our store team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, and help with frame fitting while learning optics and retail skills in a fast-paced environment.

The apprenticeship offers full-time hours (40 hrs/week), practical training, and progression opportunities within Specsavers’ expanding optical network across the UK.