Optical Assistant Apprentice


Specsavers
Company 
Location 

Bideford

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent, Contract, Contract

Salary 

Up to £22,000 a year

Job Highlights
  • The Optical Assistant Apprentice will provide excellent customer service and learn about optics while gaining valuable retail skills through a structured apprenticeship programme.
  • The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, proactive, and possesses a passion for retail and customer service, with no specific prior experience required.
  • This full-time position offers a salary of up to £22,000, benefits like a birthday day off, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
Job Requirements/Description

ContractTypeAndDuration

Full Time, Permanent


The role

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Bideford
Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, dental and medical, in store discounts plus more!
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

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.

We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.

What’s on Offer?

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:

  • Starting salary up to £22,000 per annum
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • 40 hours a week with regular weekend working
  • Pension contribution
  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

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 a Optical Assistant Apprentice.

  • Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification
  • Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK

What does the role involve?

  • Welcoming customers into store
  • Booking in eye tests
  • Pre-screening patients
  • Providing style advice
  • Measuring frames
  • Taking phone calls

Find out more

Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!


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Matthew Gubbin

Recruiter


Email matthew.gubbin@specsavers.com
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Salary: Up to £22,000 per annum

Key information

Location

Bideford

  • Area of interest: Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Contract type: Permanent

Apply by

22nd September

Specsavers
Company 
Location 

Bideford

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent, Contract, Contract

Salary 

Up to £22,000 a year

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