Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.50 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Work 40 hours per week, including weekends.
- Gain a qualification while working in a retail and optics environment.
- Requires GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
About the Role
This is an apprenticeship opportunity to become an Optical Assistant at Specsavers in Walton on Thames. It's suitable for individuals passionate about retail and customer service, with an interest in optics.
What You'll Do
- Welcome customers into the store
- Book eye tests
- Pre-screen patients
- Provide style advice
- Measure frames
- Take phone calls
What We're Looking For
- GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
- Lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.
- Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector.
- Ability to travel to the store location daily.
Benefits & Perks
- Salary: £8.50 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (includes weekend working)
- Specsavers Perks
- WeCare/Headspace
- Eye and Ear care discounts
- Additional 1 day annual leave for your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
- Opportunities for further progression and training