Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice with Specsavers in Cockermouth.
- Earn £8.20 per hour for a full-time, 37.5-hour week.
- Complete a 15-18 month apprenticeship with on-the-job training and structured learning.
- Requires Grade 9-4 GCSE Maths and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
Specsavers is opening a brand-new store in Cockermouth in January 2027 and is looking for caring individuals to start their careers in optics.
What You'll Do
- Welcome customers into store
- Book eye tests
- Pre-screen patients
- Provide style advice
- Measure frames
- Take phone calls
What's On Offer
- Salary: £8.20 per hour
- Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, including weekends
- Training: 15-18 months of on-the-job training alongside structured learning, leading to a fully-fledged Optical Assistant qualification.
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into a pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Perks: Access to Specsavers Perks for discounts and savings.
- Support: WeCare employee support service.
- Wellbeing: Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app.
- Discounts: Eyecare and healthcare discounts for you and your family.
- Birthday: An additional paid day off on your birthday.
- Leave: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
Entry Requirements
- Qualifications: Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result).
- Right to Work: Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.
- Experience: Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector.
- Travel: Ability to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
Key Dates
- Store Opening: January 2027
- Interviews: Week commencing 26th October
Find out more about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme here: [Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers](Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers)