Optical Assistant Apprentice - Brookwood, Surrey

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Date: 12 Dec 2025

Location: Brookwood, ENG, GB, GU21 2QT

Company: 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

Located inside Sainsbury’s on Redding Way, our Specsavers Brookwood store is perfectly positioned for convenience. We’re just a short drive from Brookwood Train Station, making us easily accessible for commuters. The store is well-served by local bus routes, and for those driving, there’s free on-site parking available.

At Specsavers, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional eye and hearing care to our community. Our Brookwood store is part of a trusted brand that’s been helping people see and hear better for over 30 years. When you join us, you’ll be part of a business that values innovation, customer care, and professional development.

Our team  

We’re proud to have a warm, welcoming, and dedicated team who truly love what they do. From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll feel the positive energy and commitment to great service.

Our colleagues are not only highly skilled but also genuinely supportive. They’ll share their knowledge, help you settle in, and make sure you feel part of the family from day one. We believe in teamwork, respect, and having fun while delivering the best care for our customers.

Joining Specsavers Brookwood means becoming part of a group of people who care deeply about each other and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and make a real difference, this is the place for you.

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 £12.41 per hour (DOE)
  • 37.5 hours per week (to include weekend working)
  • 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
  • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
  • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
  • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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. 

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.