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 store   

Specsavers Didcot is a busy and well-established store located in the heart of the town, providing exceptional optical and audiology services to a diverse customer base. The store is known for its strong focus on delivering outstanding customer care, clinical excellence, and a positive team culture. Conveniently located on Orchard Street in Didcot town centre, the store benefits from excellent transport links, with Didcot Parkway railway station just a short 7-minute walk away, providing direct services to Oxford, Reading, London Paddington, Bristol and surrounding areas. The town is also well served by local bus routes, making the store easily accessible for both customers and colleagues commuting from the wider Oxfordshire region.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Didcot is made up of experienced optical and audiology professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer care and clinical excellence. Working collaboratively in a supportive and inclusive environment, colleagues share a commitment to helping customers look after their eye and hearing health while providing a welcoming and personalised experience. The store benefits from a strong team culture where development, knowledge-sharing and colleague wellbeing are actively encouraged. Whether supporting customers on the shop floor, in the clinic or behind the scenes, every team member plays an important role in the store's success, creating an engaging workplace where individuals are empowered to grow their skills and build rewarding careers.

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:   

• £8.50 per hour
• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
• 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 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   

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.  

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