Optical Assistant Apprentice - Start Your Optics Career

Specsavers; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice. You’ll join a forward-thinking optical business, complete on-the-job training alongside structured learning over 15-18 months, and earn a full-time wage while you train.

Role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and taking calls. Applicants should have GCSE Maths (A*-C) and be eligible to work in the UK; travel to store daily is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and listen attentively.
• Willingness to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice. You’ll join a forward-thinking optical business, complete on-the-job training alongside structured learning over 15-18 months, and earn a full-time wage while you train.

Role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and taking calls. Applicants should have GCSE Maths (A*-C) and be eligible to work in the UK; travel to store daily is required.