Optical Assistant Apprentice - Start a Career in Eye Care

Specsavers; East Grinstead; Remote; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (auto-enroll)

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers East Grinstead is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll join a modern opticians and audiology store to learn eye tests, glasses fitting, and customer service. The programme runs for 15–18 months with on‑the‑job training alongside structured learning, leading to a qualified Optical Assistant.

Earn £8.20 per hour, working 40 hours across 5 days including weekend requirements, with benefits and pension enrollment. You’ll travel daily to the store location in East Grinstead.

Qualifications

• Must have great listening and communication skills.
• Be a team player with a passion for making a difference.
• Interest in start of career in optics/eyecare.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Listening

Communication

Team player

Passionate about development

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4

Job description

Specsavers East Grinstead is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll join a modern opticians and audiology store to learn eye tests, glasses fitting, and customer service. The programme runs for 15–18 months with on‑the‑job training alongside structured learning, leading to a qualified Optical Assistant.

Earn £8.20 per hour, working 40 hours across 5 days including weekend requirements, with benefits and pension enrollment. You’ll travel daily to the store location in East Grinstead.