Optical Assistant Apprentice - Talbot Heath

Specsavers Norge; Talbot Village; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Hearcare discounts

Job summary

Specsavers Talbot Heath is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice position. Join a friendly, customer-focused store and start a rewarding career in optics while earning a full-time wage.

You’ll spend 15–18 months in paid work, learning the trade with an experienced team, and gaining practical hands-on experience toward a nationally recognised apprenticeship. The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, providing style advice, and measuring frames.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade A*-C (or equivalent) required.
• EU residency for 3+ years with right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking eye tests
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames

Skills

Great listener

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Talbot Heath

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage.

Our store

Join the friendly team at Specsavers Talbot Heath and begin a rewarding career in optics. As part of a supportive and customer-focused store, you'll help deliver outstanding service, assist patients throughout their eye care journey, and gain valuable practical experience while working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship. If you're passionate about helping people, eager to learn, and thrive in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time.

You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• £8.20 per hour
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.

• You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
• Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK

What does the role involve?

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames

Find out more

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.