Key Takeaways
- Earn £17,056 per year working 40 hours per week as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Gain experience in customer service, eye tests, and frame measuring.
- Requires GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
- The role is permanent and based in Wakefield.
About the Role
This Optical Assistant Apprenticeship is perfect for proactive people people, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service, who have ever considered a career in optics.
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. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.
Our Store
Based in Wakefield, our store has off-site and is easy to get to via public transport.
What's on offer?
As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
- £8.20 per hour
- Full time 40 hours - will include 1 weekend day
- 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 to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
- Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification
- Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
- It’s essential that you haven’t 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
Find out more
For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.
Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers
Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.