Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.20 - £12.91 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Complete a 15-18 month paid apprenticeship with on-the-job training.
- Gain a qualification to become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
- Requires GCSE Maths (grades 9-4) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
This is a permanent Apprenticeship position for an Optical Assistant.
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, earning a full-time wage.
- On-the-job training alongside structured learning.
- Become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant at the end of the apprenticeship.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution.
- Specsavers Perks: discounts and savings.
- WeCare: employee support service.
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app.
- 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
- 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.
- Able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
Key Dates
- This job will close when it's filled.