Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking business as an Optical Assistant Apprentice, where you can kickstart your career in optics and retail. This apprenticeship offers a full-time wage while providing exceptional training and support. You will engage with customers, assist with eye tests, and gain valuable skills in a dynamic environment. With a strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions. Enjoy a range of benefits including discounts, employee support services, and even an extra day off on your birthday! Embrace this exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent required.
• Enthusiasm for customer service and retail is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Management

Optics Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Equivalent Level Qualification

Job description

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 team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• £8.50 an hour / £17,720.80
• 40 hours a week
• Free parking
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers 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 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

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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