Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.20 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Complete a 15-18 month apprenticeship with structured training to become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
- Requires GCSE Maths (grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
- Full-time hours (37.5 per week) including weekends.
About the Role
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Optical Assistant Apprentice. The role is ideal for a caring individual looking to start a career 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?
- A paid job for 15-18 months, with structured learning alongside on-the-job training.
- Upon completion, you will become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
- Pay: £8.20 per hour
- Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, including weekends.
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Benefits:
- Specsavers Perks portal for discounts and savings.
- WeCare employee support service.
- Complimentary Headspace app subscription.
- Eyecare and haircare discounts for you and your family.
- An additional paid day off on your birthday.
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result).
- Must have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.
- It is essential that you have not previously worked in the Optical Sector.
- You must be able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
How to Apply
This job will close when it's filled, so apply today.