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Optical Assistant Apprentice

A proactive retail apprenticeship for someone passionate about customer service looking to kickstart a career in optics while earning a wage.

  • Fakenham, England, United Kingdom
  • Full-time
  • On-site
  • £8 per hour
  • Posted Nov 6, 2026
INDUSTRYHospitality & Food ServiceRestaurants & Food Service

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming customers into store
  • Booking in eye tests
  • Pre-screening patients
  • Providing style advice
  • Measuring frames
  • Taking phone calls

Requirements

  • GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or an equivalent level qualification

Skills

Customer serviceRetail interest

Benefits

  • 37.5 hrs per week
  • Weekend working
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Full-time wage

Full description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Fakenham 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.   Benefits: Hours: 37.5 hrs per week to include weekend working Salary: £8 per hour 28 days annual leave 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. At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future- which is where people like you come in. 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. #LI-RH1

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