Optical Assistant Apprentice

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Middlesborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Customer Service Retail Optics Maths Communication Patient Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

An Optical Assistant Apprenticeship is available at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] in Middlesborough. The role involves providing customer service, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, providing style advice, measuring frames, and taking phone calls. The apprenticeship requires GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent and the right to work in the UK. The salary is £8.20 per hour.

The role

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  

Based in Middlesborough, easy access for public transport.   

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:  

Salary - £8.20 per hour 

Full time 40 hours - Will include working 1 weekend day 

[Employer hidden] 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 an 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 [Employer hidden] Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.  

Apprenticeships at [Employer hidden] | [Employer hidden] 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. 

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today! 

Elisha Aunger

Recruiter

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