Optical Assistant Apprentice

Job description

Domiciliary Optical Assistant Apprenticeship – Norwich Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BX. If you're a proactive people‐person with a passion for retail and delivering excellent customer service, this apprenticeship could be the perfect start to a career in optics. You will deliver eye care to those who cannot visit the stores, bringing smiles and clinical care to your local community. The apprenticeship lasts 15–18 months and combines on‐the‐job training with structured learning, after which you will qualify as a fully‐fledged Optical Assistant.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

Grade 9–4 (A‐C) GCSEs in Maths (or the equivalent/predicted result).

Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Booking eye tests.

Pre‐screening patients.

Providing style advice.

Measuring frames.

Driving services to doorsteps and offering eye care to those unable to visit the store.

Giving smiles and clinical care to the heart of the community.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary – £8.20 per hour.

Working hours – 37.5 hours per week.

Holiday – 28 days per year plus an extra paid day off on your birthday.

Pension scheme – auto‐enrolment with employer contribution.

Specsavers Perks – access to a portal of everyday discounts and savings.

WeCare – employee support service for you and your family.

Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app.

Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Luton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English