Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.20 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Gain a qualification while working in a retail and customer service role.
- Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
- The role involves customer interaction, booking appointments, and frame measuring.
- Applications close when the role is filled.
About the Role
This is an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship at Specsavers in Rushden. It's a great opportunity for people passionate about retail and customer service to start a career 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's on Offer?
- Salary: £8.20 per hour
- Hours: 37.5 per week (includes weekend days)
- Holiday: 28 days (plus an extra paid day off on your birthday)
- Pension: Auto-enrollment with employer contributions
- Benefits: Specsavers Perks (discounts), WeCare employee support, complimentary Headspace subscription, eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family.
Entry Requirements
- GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
- Lived in the EU for 3+ years with the right to work in the UK
- Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector
- Ability to travel to the store daily
About the Apprenticeship Programme
This scheme is open to people of all ages looking to boost their skills and start a new career in retail, management, or optics. You will receive full support, training, and development opportunities.