Optical Assistant Apprentice — Start Your EyeCare Career

Specsavers; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Dorchester is offering an apprenticeship to become an Optical Assistant. You will be paid a full-time wage for 15–18 months while learning on the job and through structured training with a supportive team.

Join a busy, customer-focused store in Dorchester centre, with excellent transport links. The role covers welcoming customers, booking tests, pre-screening, and advising on eyewear and hearing care.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades 9–4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the UK and not enrolled in another government-funded course.
• Good listening and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers Dorchester is offering an apprenticeship to become an Optical Assistant. You will be paid a full-time wage for 15–18 months while learning on the job and through structured training with a supportive team.

Join a busy, customer-focused store in Dorchester centre, with excellent transport links. The role covers welcoming customers, booking tests, pre-screening, and advising on eyewear and hearing care.