Optical Assistant Apprentice

Domiciliary Optical Assistant Apprenticeship  - Norwich Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BX

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.   .    
You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps, providing eye care to the people who aren’t able to come into our stores.

Not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll also be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community!

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.  

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people ready and waiting for you to meet.     

What’s on offer?   

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time.  
You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• Salary - £8.20 per hour 
• Working hours - 37.5 hours per week  
• 28 days holiday- an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! 
• 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

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.   

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.  

• You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result) 
• 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? 

• Booking in eye tests 
• Pre-screening patients 
• Providing style advice 
• Measuring frames 

Find out more   

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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