Apprentice Retail Optical Assistant Specsavers 12450
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chepstow, Monmouthshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiro Learning |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Programme type Apprenticeship Programme duration 12 Months
We’ve been a family-run business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.
Job description
Become an Apprentice in our store and you’ll have everything you need to truly realise your potential – from experience in a full-time role to an industry-recognised qualification and the support of a global brand, all whilst earning a real wage.
At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future - which is where people like you come in. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great Customer Service and would like to pursue a career in retail or management. This Apprenticeship opportunity will give you the chance to spend 12 months building the skills and confidence that come with training in a paid full-time job, all the time surrounded by a friendly, highly-experienced team who will support you every step of the way.
Another way of learning:
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. At the end of your year as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 2 Retail
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
Earn a salary (£283.13 per week)
Gain valuable work experience in a full-time role
Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
Deliver high-quality service in an innovative retail environment
Become part of a team working towards a common goal
Be entitled to paid holidays
And that’s just the start. With a highly respected and award-winning business behind you – one that invests in its people – there’s nothing to stop you getting on here. Who knows, you might even end up running your own store in years to come...
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
Recent school/college leavers OR those looking for a new challenge
Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
We’re looking for people who are passionate about providing great Customer Service and wanting to pursue a career in this area. It’s important that you are a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. You’ll need to be enthusiastic, motivated and a team player with a real determination to make a difference both in your development and the business.
This is a new adventure, but you will need the organisation, commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to deliver the great customer service our Specsavers visitors love.
What does the role involve?
Giving customers top-notch advice
Giving customers a warm welcome
Dealing with orders
Dealing with payments
Delivering high quality products and service
Pre-screening, telephone triage, Collections, adjustments and repairs
Whilst you are employed as apprentice you will work towards achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship - Level 2 Retail Apprenticeship. This involves regular visits from an Inspiro regional trainer who will support and encourage you throughout the apprenticeship.
To become an apprentice, you must:
be 16 or over
not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
learn and train for a specific job
get paid and receive holiday leave
get hands-on experience in a real job
study for at least 20% of your working hours
complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
be on a career path with lots of future potential
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Employer website
https://join.specsavers.com/uk/explore-careers/apprenticeships-and-future-talent-at-specsavers/apprenticeships-at-specsavers/
Future Prospects
Permanent Employment for the duration of apprenticeship is for 12 months, may lead into a permanent position for the right candidate.
Skills required
To be successful in this role you will need to be a hard worker with good communication skills and someone who is able to provide excellent customer service.
Qualifications required
Non specific
Personal qualities
Friendly
Positive
Hardworking
Work well as an individual and as part of a team
Reliable
Trustworthy
Things to consider
Platinum Employer
This store is an accredited Platinum Employer, which means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of our drive to become a famous place to work and stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards – Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.
Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
You will be required to be at the shop 10 minutes before the shop opening time of 08.55am and in busy periods may not leave as soon as the store closes at 5.30p.m if customers are still in the shop.
We’ve been a family-run business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.
Job description
Become an Apprentice in our store and you’ll have everything you need to truly realise your potential – from experience in a full-time role to an industry-recognised qualification and the support of a global brand, all whilst earning a real wage.
At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future - which is where people like you come in. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great Customer Service and would like to pursue a career in retail or management. This Apprenticeship opportunity will give you the chance to spend 12 months building the skills and confidence that come with training in a paid full-time job, all the time surrounded by a friendly, highly-experienced team who will support you every step of the way.
Another way of learning:
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. At the end of your year as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 2 Retail
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
Earn a salary (£283.13 per week)
Gain valuable work experience in a full-time role
Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
Deliver high-quality service in an innovative retail environment
Become part of a team working towards a common goal
Be entitled to paid holidays
And that’s just the start. With a highly respected and award-winning business behind you – one that invests in its people – there’s nothing to stop you getting on here. Who knows, you might even end up running your own store in years to come...
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
Recent school/college leavers OR those looking for a new challenge
Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
We’re looking for people who are passionate about providing great Customer Service and wanting to pursue a career in this area. It’s important that you are a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. You’ll need to be enthusiastic, motivated and a team player with a real determination to make a difference both in your development and the business.
This is a new adventure, but you will need the organisation, commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to deliver the great customer service our Specsavers visitors love.
What does the role involve?
Giving customers top-notch advice
Giving customers a warm welcome
Dealing with orders
Dealing with payments
Delivering high quality products and service
Pre-screening, telephone triage, Collections, adjustments and repairs
Whilst you are employed as apprentice you will work towards achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship - Level 2 Retail Apprenticeship. This involves regular visits from an Inspiro regional trainer who will support and encourage you throughout the apprenticeship.
To become an apprentice, you must:
be 16 or over
not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
learn and train for a specific job
get paid and receive holiday leave
get hands-on experience in a real job
study for at least 20% of your working hours
complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
be on a career path with lots of future potential
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Employer website
https://join.specsavers.com/uk/explore-careers/apprenticeships-and-future-talent-at-specsavers/apprenticeships-at-specsavers/
Future Prospects
Permanent Employment for the duration of apprenticeship is for 12 months, may lead into a permanent position for the right candidate.
Skills required
To be successful in this role you will need to be a hard worker with good communication skills and someone who is able to provide excellent customer service.
Qualifications required
Non specific
Personal qualities
Friendly
Positive
Hardworking
Work well as an individual and as part of a team
Reliable
Trustworthy
Things to consider
Platinum Employer
This store is an accredited Platinum Employer, which means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of our drive to become a famous place to work and stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards – Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.
Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
You will be required to be at the shop 10 minutes before the shop opening time of 08.55am and in busy periods may not leave as soon as the store closes at 5.30p.m if customers are still in the shop.