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Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers

Banbury

On-site

GBP 14,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company for those looking to kickstart their career in optics! As an Optical Assistant Apprentice, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. This apprenticeship offers a full-time wage while you learn the ropes of the retail and optical sectors. You will engage with customers, assist with eye tests, and provide valuable style advice, all while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Specsavers Perks
WeCare/Headspace
Eye and Ear care discounts
Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
Enhanced family leave
Company sick pay
Opportunities for further progression and training

Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for customer service.
  • GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming customers and booking eye tests.
  • Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
  • Measuring frames and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication
Basic Maths

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Banbury

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.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week to include weekend working

Salary: £7.00 per hour (£13,650.00 per annum)

Benefits:

  • Specsavers Perks
  • WeCare/Headspace
  • Eye and Ear care discounts
  • Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
  • Opportunities for further progression and training

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.

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