Optical Assistant Apprentice: Start Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20 per hour

Full time 40 hours

Auto-enrolled pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in the UK is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for ambitious individuals who enjoy helping customers in a retail environment. You will earn a full-time wage while training, in our Cramlington store with easy transport links and free parking.

The scheme provides comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits. You will support eye tests, frame measurements, and customer service tasks as you learn.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused role requiring friendly, helpful attitude.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optics and retail.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screening clients for tests and guidance.
• Providing style advice to customers.
• Measuring frames for proper fit.
• Handling incoming calls and inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers in the UK is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for ambitious individuals who enjoy helping customers in a retail environment. You will earn a full-time wage while training, in our Cramlington store with easy transport links and free parking.

The scheme provides comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits. You will support eye tests, frame measurements, and customer service tasks as you learn.