Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £9 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Full-time, 40-hour week including weekends.
- Gain a qualification while working in a retail and optics environment.
- Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
This is an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship at Specsavers, based in Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street), Central London.
What You'll Be Doing
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
What's On Offer?
- Salary: £9 per hour
- Working Hours: Full time (40 hours) including weekend working.
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Specsavers Perks: Discounts and savings on everyday purchases.
- WeCare: Employee support service for you and your immediate family.
- Headspace: 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 & Pay: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
Entry Requirements
- 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.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
This Apprenticeship scheme is for individuals of all ages looking to boost their skillset and start a career in retail, management, or optics. It offers full-time wages, support, training, and development opportunities.