Optical Assistant Apprenticeship: Start Career in Optics

Specsavers; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers invites applications for an Apprenticeship in our Brighton London Road store. You will train in optical and hearing care while earning a full-time wage and completing 15–18 months of paid work combined with structured learning.

You’ll develop customer service, product knowledge and practical skills in a fast-paced, supportive team environment. Travel to the store daily is required, with benefits including pension enrollment and training support.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent qualification.
• EU residency for at least 3 years and right to work in the UK.
• Not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers invites applications for an Apprenticeship in our Brighton London Road store. You will train in optical and hearing care while earning a full-time wage and completing 15–18 months of paid work combined with structured learning.

You’ll develop customer service, product knowledge and practical skills in a fast-paced, supportive team environment. Travel to the store daily is required, with benefits including pension enrollment and training support.