Optical Assistant Apprentice

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Taunton, Somerset
Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, dental and medical, in store discounts plus more!
Large busy store with chance to progress and great transport links

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.

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 of £6.60 per hour, reviewed in April 2025
• Full time hours - 40 hours
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off 

• Regular weekend working 

• No late nights 

• 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.

https://join.specsavers.com/uk/explore-careers/apprenticeships-and-future-talent-at-specsavers/apprenticeships-at-specsavers/

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.