Optical Assistant Apprentice - Launch Your Eye Care Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eye/ear discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Hove is offering an apprenticeship to become an Optical Assistant. You will train on the job for 15–18 months in a paid role, supported by a friendly, experienced team in a busy community store.

You’ll develop listening and communication skills while helping customers with eye care, testing bookings, and product guidance in a welcoming environment. The scheme includes benefits and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades A–C (or equivalent).
• Right to work in the UK with EU residence of at least 3 years.
• 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

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Active listening

Education

GCSE Maths (A-C)

Job description

Specsavers Hove is offering an apprenticeship to become an Optical Assistant. You will train on the job for 15–18 months in a paid role, supported by a friendly, experienced team in a busy community store.

You’ll develop listening and communication skills while helping customers with eye care, testing bookings, and product guidance in a welcoming environment. The scheme includes benefits and ongoing career development.