Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.20 per hour as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Work 40 hours per week in Pudsey, including weekends.
- Gain a qualification whilst developing skills in customer service and optics.
- Must have GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 or equivalent) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
This is an apprenticeship opportunity to become an Optical Assistant at Specsavers in Pudsey.
What's on Offer?
- £8.20 per hour
- 40 hours per week (includes weekend working)
- Access to Specsavers Perks – a portal of everyday discounts and savings
- An extra paid day off for your birthday
- Access to WeCare – a confidential employee helpline and 24/7 virtual GP
- Complimentary subscription to the headspace app
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Pension scheme with employer contributions (auto-enrollment when you contribute)
- Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits for you and your family
Entry Requirements
- GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or equivalent qualification
- 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
What the Role Involves
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls