Optical Assistant Apprentice: Kickstart Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Ealing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in West Ealing is looking for an Optical Assistant Apprentice who loves helping customers and is excited by a career in optics. You will train on the job, earn a full-time wage, and gain practical experience in store operations while supporting the team.

The apprenticeship offers great training and progression in retail, management, and optics, with weekend hours and a competitive hourly rate during the program.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• No previous optical sector experience required.
• Be able to travel to the store location daily.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4 / A-C)

Right to work in the UK (EU citizen 3+ years)

Job description

Specsavers in West Ealing is looking for an Optical Assistant Apprentice who loves helping customers and is excited by a career in optics. You will train on the job, earn a full-time wage, and gain practical experience in store operations while supporting the team.

The apprenticeship offers great training and progression in retail, management, and optics, with weekend hours and a competitive hourly rate during the program.