Optical Assistant Apprentice — Launch Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8.50

Full-time 38.75 hours

Employer pension enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Whitehaven is inviting applications for an Optical Assistant Apprentice. You’ll join a friendly team, welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients and offer style advice while learning on the job.

This full-time apprenticeship offers a pay of £8.50 per hour, a 38.75-hour week including one weekend day, pension enrollment, and access to Specsavers Perks and WeCare support as you start a rewarding career in optics.

Qualifications

• Proactive, customer-focused mindset.
• Eligible to work in the UK (EU residency condition).

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store.
• Book eye tests.
• Pre-screen patients.
• Provide style advice.
• Measure frames.
• Take phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (A-C)

Job description

Specsavers in Whitehaven is inviting applications for an Optical Assistant Apprentice. You’ll join a friendly team, welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients and offer style advice while learning on the job.

This full-time apprenticeship offers a pay of £8.50 per hour, a 38.75-hour week including one weekend day, pension enrollment, and access to Specsavers Perks and WeCare support as you start a rewarding career in optics.