Optical Assistant Apprentice — Launch Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts for you and family

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Eastbourne is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role. You will train in an optical environment, supporting customers with eye care and hearing services while gaining practical experience.

The program runs for 15–18 months with full-time hours and a salary of £8.20 per hour, plus benefits like pension enrollment and staff perks. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK and have Maths GCSE (A*-C).

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent
• EU residence with right to work in UK (3+ years)
• No prior Optical Sector work experience required, travel to store daily is needed

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers Eastbourne is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role. You will train in an optical environment, supporting customers with eye care and hearing services while gaining practical experience.

The program runs for 15–18 months with full-time hours and a salary of £8.20 per hour, plus benefits like pension enrollment and staff perks. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK and have Maths GCSE (A*-C).