Optical Assistant Apprentice
Swiss Cottage, Specsavers.
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.
Our store
Based in Swiss Cottage, London.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.
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:
- £9 per hour
- 40 hours a week - weekend working essential
- 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Fantastic progression and development opportunities
- 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
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you
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.
- 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.
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? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
#LI-HC1
Recommended Jobs
Physics Teacher - Harrow Independent School - Apply Now!
School Status & Location Sector: Prestigious Independent School (with Sixth Form). Borough: Harrow Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January or April 2026. The Opportunity …
Finance Administrator - Outstanding Secondary School -...
Finance Administrator required January 2026 Large mixed secondary school based in Lewisham Finance Administrator to support financial records, reporting and school-wide procurement Our Client…
Geospatial systems lead - Rainforest Builder
About Rainforest Builder Rainforest Builder is Africa’s leading forest restoration company, on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land to tropical forest. We bring together worl…
Sales Account Manager - Programmatic
An opportunity to join one of the leading UK publishers as Programmatic (#Sales) Account Manager. Our client is a leading digital media business that’s looking for a commercially driven Programm…
Principal Test Automation Consultant
Join Ten10 as a Principal Technical Consultant - Automation Job Type: Permanent Working Model: Hybrid Are you ready to take the lead and make an impact? At Ten10, we empower business…
Art & Design Teacher - Kingston
Full-time | Permanent | January Start | Salary: Paid to Scale An Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Kingston is seeking an inspiring and creative Art & Design Teacher to join their successf…
Finance Analyst - 3 Posts
Job Description Finance Analyst London Borough of Brent - Finance Analysts x3 positions £48,003 - £58,461 (depending on experience as per the JD) Permanent 3 days a week in the office, 2 days fro…
Energy ETRM Senior Principal
You want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join o…
Assistant/ Deputy Nursery Manager
Salary: £30 to £35k The Role The role of the Assistant/Deputy Nursery Manager is to support the Nursery Manager in providing professional leadership and management of the nursery and its st…
SEN TA | Havering | January 2026
Are you an experienced or aspiring SEN TA looking for a meaningful role from January 2026? Would you like to join a Havering school that is committed to inclusive education and high-quality support…