Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £10 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice over 15-18 months.
- Gain a qualification as a fully-fledged Optical Assistant with full-time hours (37.5 per week).
- Requires GCSE Maths (grades 9-4 or equivalent) and no prior optical sector experience.
- Work across multiple Specsavers stores in Kidderminster and Stourport.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers the chance to start a career in optics, working across Specsavers stores in Kidderminster Coventry Street, Kidderminster Sainsbury’s, and Stourport. You will gain exposure to various customers, colleagues, and working environments, supported by experienced teams dedicated to outstanding customer care.
What's on Offer?
- Duration: 15-18 months paid employment.
- Pay: £10 per hour.
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including weekend work.
- Training: On-the-job training alongside structured learning, leading to a qualification as a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
- Benefits:
- Auto-enrollment into a pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Specsavers Perks for everyday discounts.
- WeCare employee support service.
- Free annual glasses and monthly contact lenses.
- Colleague discounts, including friends and family benefits.
- Free Blue Light Card.
- Employee eye care benefits.
- Ongoing training, coaching, and development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Regular social events and team activities.
- Supportive, inclusive, and friendly working environment.
- Free refreshments in store.
- Recognition and reward for outstanding customer service.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
This role is ideal for individuals who are caring, passionate, motivated, good listeners, and communicators. You should be a team player with a desire to make a difference.
Entry Requirements:
- GCSEs in Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C), or equivalent.
- Lived in the EU for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
- Not currently enrolled in another government-funded course.
- Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector.
- Must be able to travel to the store locations daily.
What does the role involve?
- Welcoming customers into store.
- Booking eye tests.
- Pre-screening patients.
- Providing style advice.
- Measuring frames.
- Taking phone calls.
How to Apply
Apply today as this job will close when it's filled.