Optical Assistant Apprentice - Start a Paid Eye-Care Career

Specsavers; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare discounts

Hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers offers an Apprenticeship scheme in a lively optics environment. You’ll earn a full-time wage while learning on the job over 15–18 months, with 40 hours per week including weekends, and support from a friendly experienced team as you qualify as an Optical Assistant.

Eligibility includes GCSE Maths (A*-C) and EU residence for 3+ years with the right to work in the UK. You’ll greet customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, provide style advice, measure frames and take calls.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent/predicted result.
• Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers offers an Apprenticeship scheme in a lively optics environment. You’ll earn a full-time wage while learning on the job over 15–18 months, with 40 hours per week including weekends, and support from a friendly experienced team as you qualify as an Optical Assistant.

Eligibility includes GCSE Maths (A*-C) and EU residence for 3+ years with the right to work in the UK. You’ll greet customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, provide style advice, measure frames and take calls.