Optical Assistant Apprentice – Kickstart Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Family leave

Sick pay

Pension enrollment

Job summary

Specsavers Apprenticeship in Knowsley offers a paid 15-18 month pathway into Optical Assistant roles. Based in Huyton, you’ll learn on the job with a friendly, experienced team and earn a full-time wage throughout the program.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and handling calls. Applicants should have GCSE Maths (9–4), have the right to work in the UK, and be prepared to travel to the store daily.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK; EU residency rule indicates travel eligibility.
• Not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great listener

Communication skills

Team player

Customer focus

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers Apprenticeship in Knowsley offers a paid 15-18 month pathway into Optical Assistant roles. Based in Huyton, you’ll learn on the job with a friendly, experienced team and earn a full-time wage throughout the program.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and handling calls. Applicants should have GCSE Maths (9–4), have the right to work in the UK, and be prepared to travel to the store daily.