Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £10 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice over 15-18 months.
- Full-time role (37.5 hours/week) with on-the-job training and a qualification.
- Requires GCSE Maths (grades 9-4) and no prior optical sector experience.
- Work across multiple Specsavers stores in the Stourport and Kidderminster areas.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work across Specsavers stores in Stourport, Kidderminster Coventry Street, and Kidderminster Sainsbury’s. You will gain exposure to a variety of customers, colleagues, and working environments.
What’s on Offer?
- Duration: 15-18 months
- Pay: £10 per hour
- Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, including working a weekend day.
- Training: On-the-job training alongside structured learning, leading to a qualification as a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Perks: Specsavers Perks for everyday discounts and savings.
- Support: WeCare employee support service.
- Benefits: Free annual glasses, monthly contact lenses, colleague discounts (including friends and family), free Blue Light Card, employee eye care benefits.
- Development: Ongoing training, coaching, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Culture: Supportive, inclusive, and friendly working environment with regular social events and team activities.
- Other: Free refreshments in store, recognition and reward for outstanding customer service.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
- GCSEs in Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C), or an equivalent qualification.
- 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