Key Takeaways
- Start a career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice at Specsavers Eastbourne.
- Earn £8.20 per hour for a 40-hour week.
- Gain a qualification as a fully-fledged Optical Assistant after 15-18 months of training.
- Requires GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
Specsavers Eastbourne is seeking a caring individual to start a career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This role offers the chance to boost your skillset and kickstart a new career while earning a full-time wage.
About the Store
The Specsavers Eastbourne store provides a wide range of eye care and hearing services, including comprehensive eye examinations, OCT scanning, children’s eye care, contact lens services, dry eye and minor eye condition clinics, home eye tests, and specialist services. They also offer hearing tests, audiology services, hearing aid fitting and support, and hearing protection. Customers can choose from a wide range of glasses, contact lenses, and prescription eyewear.
What's on Offer?
- £8.20 per hour
- 40 hours a week across 5 days, including weekend requirements
- Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions
- Specsavers Perks for everyday discounts and savings
- WeCare employee support service
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- An additional paid day off on your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
Training and Development
Your on-the-job training will be alongside structured learning. Upon completion of the 15-18 month apprenticeship, you will become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- 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.
- It is essential that you have not previously worked in the Optical Sector.
What does the role involve?
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
Application Information
This job will close when it's filled, so apply today. Please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.