Optical Assistant Apprentice — Start Your Eye Care Career

Specsavers; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8.20

37.5 hours/week across 5 days

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare & hearcare discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Bognor Regis invites you to join their Apprenticeship scheme as an Optical Assistant. You will train alongside experienced optical professionals over 15–18 months, earning a full-time wage and gaining practical skills in eye care, tests, and customer service.

We offer extensive training, a supportive team, and benefits designed to help you grow in the optics field while serving the local community.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residence with right to work in the UK for at least 3 years.
• No prior Optical Sector experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking eye tests and pre-screening patients.
• Providing style advice to customers.
• Measuring frames and assisting with fittings.
• Handling phone calls and scheduling appointments.
• Contributing to a friendly, supportive team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Active listening

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers in Bognor Regis invites you to join their Apprenticeship scheme as an Optical Assistant. You will train alongside experienced optical professionals over 15–18 months, earning a full-time wage and gaining practical skills in eye care, tests, and customer service.

We offer extensive training, a supportive team, and benefits designed to help you grow in the optics field while serving the local community.