Optical Assistant Apprentice: Kickstart Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Tetford; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8

37.5 hours/week

Training & progression

Job summary

Specsavers in the United Kingdom invites applicants to join its Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will greet customers, help them choose eyewear, and learn to book eye tests while gaining experience in optics and retail management.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, training, and progression within a forward‑looking team. Wage starts at £8 per hour, with 37.5 hours per week and weekend work included.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (EU residents with right to work).
• Willingness 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

Sales

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers in the United Kingdom invites applicants to join its Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will greet customers, help them choose eyewear, and learn to book eye tests while gaining experience in optics and retail management.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, training, and progression within a forward‑looking team. Wage starts at £8 per hour, with 37.5 hours per week and weekend work included.