Optical Assistant Apprentice
Specsavers
SpecsaversTring, HP23 5BNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
£8.20/hr
Contract
Not specified
Hours
40 hrs/week · Full-time · Weekends
Closing date
6 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
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.
- Hours: 40 hrs per week to include weekend working
- Salary: £8.20 per hour
- Specsavers Perks
- WeCare/Headspace
- Eye and Ear care discounts
- Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
- Opportunities for further progression and training
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. At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future- which is where people like you come in.
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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Provenance
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Specsavers
First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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