Optical Assistant Apprentice - Start an Eye Care Career

Specsavers; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 22,290,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Cirencester is offering an Apprenticeship for an Optical Assistant. You’ll train in optical and audiology services while earning a full-time wage and completing 15–18 months of paid work with ongoing coaching from experienced colleagues.

You will start with £8.20 per hour, work 38 hours per week including a weekend day, and gain practical skills in customer care, eyewear fitting, and pre-screening patients, supported by a strong team and extensive training.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent.
• EU residence for 3+ years and right to work in the UK.
• Not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4

Job description

Specsavers Cirencester is offering an Apprenticeship for an Optical Assistant. You’ll train in optical and audiology services while earning a full-time wage and completing 15–18 months of paid work with ongoing coaching from experienced colleagues.

You will start with £8.20 per hour, work 38 hours per week including a weekend day, and gain practical skills in customer care, eyewear fitting, and pre-screening patients, supported by a strong team and extensive training.