Optical Assistant Apprentice: Start Your EyeCare Career

Specsavers; Consett; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Staff discounts (Specsavers Perks)

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearcare discounts

Birthday leave

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice position in a busy in-store team. You will train on the job while attending structured learning, and after 15-18 months you’ll graduate as a fully-fledged Optical Assistant, ready to support customers with eye tests, frame measurements and style advice.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week over 4 days, includes a weekend day) with a starting wage of £8.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good listening and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optics.
• Customer service oriented and a team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Motivated learner

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice position in a busy in-store team. You will train on the job while attending structured learning, and after 15-18 months you’ll graduate as a fully-fledged Optical Assistant, ready to support customers with eye tests, frame measurements and style advice.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week over 4 days, includes a weekend day) with a starting wage of £8.20 per hour.