Optical Assistant Apprentice: Launch Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare - employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Braintree is offering an Apprenticeship in optics for those starting a career in our fast-paced store environment. You’ll spend 15–18 months in paid employment while learning on the job, supported by a friendly, experienced team.

You'll train alongside structured learning and at the end become a fully qualified Optical Assistant, earning a full-time wage throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great communication

Team player

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers Braintree is offering an Apprenticeship in optics for those starting a career in our fast-paced store environment. You’ll spend 15–18 months in paid employment while learning on the job, supported by a friendly, experienced team.

You'll train alongside structured learning and at the end become a fully qualified Optical Assistant, earning a full-time wage throughout the apprenticeship.