Optical Assistant Apprentice

CompanySpecsavers

LocationExeter, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants

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Description

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 passionate about all things eye care, enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.  

Our Store

Our busy, vibrant and large store is based in Exeter city centre, in the beautiful county of Devon.

Our team 

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to join them and a fantastic team of Directors and Managers looking forward to meeting 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.

Starting salary of £8.20 an hour

38 hours a week to include weekend hours

Enhanced parental leave

Health and wellbeing scheme: WeCare

Access to the Headspace App

Staff discounts

An extra day of for your birthday

Fantastic progression and support 

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.

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.