Apprentice Optical Assistant

Getting In Limited; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Optical Assistant in a thriving optician practice. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in customer service, cash handling, and optical assistance, all while you gain a Level 3 qualification. You will be the friendly face welcoming customers, assisting with spectacles and contact lenses, and ensuring a smooth operation at the reception. With a focus on professional development and long-term career prospects, this position is perfect for those passionate about the optical field and eager to learn in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team and embark on a rewarding career path in the optical industry!

Benefits

Long term career and promotion prospects

Training delivered remotely to the workplace

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and organization skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting customers and handling cash transactions.
• Booking appointments and managing customer interactions effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Glasses fashion/trends aware

Education

Optical Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Job description

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Apprentice Optical Assistant

Apply From: 28/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Employer

MR STEPHEN THOMAS

Vacancy Description

• Meeting and greeting customers
• Cash handling
• Building professional relationships with customers
• Receptionist duties
• Booking appointments
• Ordering spectacles and contact lenses
• Pretesting
• Showing spectacle frames to customers, providing feedback on suitability
• Contact lenses handling

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Optical Assistant

Employer Description

Trading as S Thomas Opticians. Mr Thomas started his own practice in September 2015 and has never looked back.

Vacancy Location

S Thomas Optician, Low Grange Health Village, TS6 6TD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000293377

Key Dates

Apply From

28/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-17 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-01-20

Training

Training to be Provided

• Optical Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• Long term career and promotion prospects
• EPA (End-Point Assessment)
• This is a full-time role with training delivered remotely to the workplace

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Creativity, Initiative, Non-judgmental, Patience, Glasses fashion/trends aware.

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