Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a career in optics as an Optical Assistant Apprentice with Specsavers.
- Earn £8 per hour (£15,600 per year) working 37.5 hours per week.
- Gain experience in customer service, patient pre-screening, and frame measuring.
- Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 or equivalent) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to start a career in optics as an Optical Assistant Apprentice at Specsavers in Fakenham. This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals of all ages looking to gain new skills and begin a career in a forward-thinking business while earning a full-time wage.
What You'll Do
- Welcome customers into the store
- Book eye tests
- Pre-screen patients
- Provide style advice
- Measure frames
- Handle phone calls
What We're Looking For
- GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent qualification
- Right to work in the UK and have lived in the EU for 3 years or more
- Must not have previous experience in the Optical Sector
- Ability to travel to the store location daily
Benefits
- Salary: £8 per hour (equivalent to £15,600 per year based on 37.5 hours per week)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including weekend working
- Annual Leave: 28 days
How to Apply
For more information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please visit [Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers](Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers).