Optical Assistant Apprentice: Launch Your EyeCare Career

Specsavers; Cobham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is offering a full-time Optical Assistant apprenticeship in the UK. You will train in-store with on-the-job guidance, earning £17,101.92 per year, starting 2026-12-02 and finishing in 1 year 6 months. The apprenticeship covers Level 3 Optical Assistant standard and EPA, with weekend work and no college attendance.

Training provider: Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited. Closing date for applications: 2026-11-18.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (grade 9-4, A*-C) - essential.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Customer care and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Booking in eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and measuring frames.
• Provide top-notch advice and a warm welcome to the store.
• Ensure the store runs smoothly by spotting and addressing small problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Specsavers is offering a full-time Optical Assistant apprenticeship in the UK. You will train in-store with on-the-job guidance, earning £17,101.92 per year, starting 2026-12-02 and finishing in 1 year 6 months. The apprenticeship covers Level 3 Optical Assistant standard and EPA, with weekend work and no college attendance.

Training provider: Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited. Closing date for applications: 2026-11-18.