Optical Assistant Apprentice - Launch Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Heath; On-site; GBP 17,056 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

15–18 month apprenticeship

Full-time wage

Job summary

Specsavers Talbot Heath is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship that lasts 15–18 months and pays a full-time wage. You’ll learn on the job while training alongside a friendly team of experienced colleagues, delivering exceptional service to patients.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and measuring frames, with structured learning and benefits such as pension auto-enrollment, Specsavers Perks, and access to Headspace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 or higher

Job description

Specsavers Talbot Heath is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship that lasts 15–18 months and pays a full-time wage. You’ll learn on the job while training alongside a friendly team of experienced colleagues, delivering exceptional service to patients.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and measuring frames, with structured learning and benefits such as pension auto-enrollment, Specsavers Perks, and access to Headspace.