Optical Assistant Apprentice — Launch Your Optics Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Thorne is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice who welcomes customers, books eye tests, pre-screens patients and offers style advice. This full-time apprenticeship combines hands-on store work with training to launch a career in optics.

You'll earn £8.20 per hour, work 37.5 hours with one weekend day, and auto-enroll into a pension. Aimed at candidates new to optics, with GCSE Maths and UK work rights, it’s a supportive path into retail or management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent

UK work rights (EU residency ≥3 years)

Job description

Specsavers in Thorne is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice who welcomes customers, books eye tests, pre-screens patients and offers style advice. This full-time apprenticeship combines hands-on store work with training to launch a career in optics.

You'll earn £8.20 per hour, work 37.5 hours with one weekend day, and auto-enroll into a pension. Aimed at candidates new to optics, with GCSE Maths and UK work rights, it’s a supportive path into retail or management.