Specsavers, a household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
As an Optical Assistant Apprentice at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day. You’ll gain a qualification and earn whilst you learn, opening a fantastic career pathway, not only for Optics, but for any customer centric 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:
*Up to £12.91
*32 hours over 4 days (to include regular weekend working)
*Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
*Extra day off for your birthday
*WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
*Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
*Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
*Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
*Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
*Working for a certified Great Place to Work company: UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2026 | Great Place To Work® UK
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.
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