Key Takeaways
- Start a career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice with Specsavers.
- Earn £8.20 per hour for a 40-hour week.
- Complete a 15-18 month apprenticeship with structured learning and on-the-job training.
- Requires Maths GCSE (grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
- Apply today as the role closes when filled.
About the Role
Specsavers is looking for caring individuals to start a career in an Optics environment. You should be passionate, motivated, a great listener, and a team player with a passion for making a difference.
This Apprenticeship scheme is open to people of all ages and offers the chance to boost skills and kickstart a new career while earning a full-time wage.
The Store
Specsavers Burnham-on-Sea is a friendly, community-focused opticians and audiology practice on the High Street. They offer a wide range of eye care and hearing services, including eye examinations, children's eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans, contact lens consultations, specialist eye health services, and hearing tests and hearing aid support. The team is dedicated to excellent patient care and personalised customer experiences.
What's on Offer?
- Training and Development: Full support and great training opportunities.
- Pay: £8.20 per hour.
- Hours: 40 hours a week across 5 days, including weekend requirements.
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Specsavers Perks: Access to a portal with everyday discounts and savings.
- 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.
- Family Leave & Sick Pay: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
Upon completion of the 15-18 month apprenticeship, you will become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
To be eligible, you will need:
- Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result).
- To 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.
What does the role involve?
- Welcoming customers into store.
- Booking eye tests.
- Pre-screening patients.
- Providing style advice.
- Measuring frames.
- Taking phone calls.
How to Apply
This job will close when it's filled, so apply today!
Ensure you can travel to the store location on a daily basis.