Optical Assistant Apprentice

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Welwyn Garden City 

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:  

• Salary - £7.50 per hour (£15,642 per annum) 

• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off  

• Full time - 40 hours per week including Weekends

• 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  

• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway  

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  

For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below. 

 https://join.specsavers.com/uk/apprenticeships 

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? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.