Optical Assistant Apprentice — Kickstart Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Sefton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Southport is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to start a rewarding career in retail optics. You’ll train on the job, earn a full-time wage and gain hands-on experience in customer service, eyewear fitting and professional guidance.

This apprenticeship covers friendly customer welcome, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients and learning to advise on frames. It’s based in-store with weekend work included and full training support from a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residency 3+ years with right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths (9–4) or equivalent

EU residency 3+ years / UK work rights

Job description

Specsavers in Southport is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to start a rewarding career in retail optics. You’ll train on the job, earn a full-time wage and gain hands-on experience in customer service, eyewear fitting and professional guidance.

This apprenticeship covers friendly customer welcome, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients and learning to advise on frames. It’s based in-store with weekend work included and full training support from a forward-thinking team.