Optical Assistant Apprentice — Launch Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 40 hours

Weekend working

Employer pension contribution

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our in-store team in the UK. You will greet customers, help with frame selection, book eye tests, perform basic pre-screening, and assist with measurements—all while earning a full-time wage and gaining industry training.

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about retail, optics, and delivering excellent customer service, with weekend work included as part of a 40-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent.
• EU residency for 3+ years with right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4)

Right to work in the UK (EU residents for 3+ years)

Job description

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our in-store team in the UK. You will greet customers, help with frame selection, book eye tests, perform basic pre-screening, and assist with measurements—all while earning a full-time wage and gaining industry training.

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about retail, optics, and delivering excellent customer service, with weekend work included as part of a 40-hour schedule.