Optical Assistant Apprentice

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You've come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it's important that you're also a great listener and communicator - as that's what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you'll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage.

Our team

Join our team as an Optical Assistant Apprentice, and you'll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers - a home where your previous optical expertise will be truly valued and where you'll be given the opportunity to thrive.

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

£8.20 per hour

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week over 4 days - to include working a weekend day - saturday

We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too

Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings

WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most

Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family

Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you'll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.

You'll need a grade 9-4 (A*- C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)

Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the...