Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Bicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye and Ear care discounts

Birthday leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Bicester is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a proactive retail team focused on customer service while learning optics and retail skills.

The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice and measuring frames. Training and progression opportunities are provided, with a 40-hour week including weekends.

Qualifications

• GCSE 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 / A-C)

EU residence & UK work rights

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Bicester

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.

Benefits:

• Hours: 40 hrs per week to include weekend working
• Salary: £8.50 per hour
• 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

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.