Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Chichester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Chichester. This role provides a chance to kickstart a career in optics while earning a full-time wage of £7.75 per hour. You will be supported through great training and development opportunities as part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks - everyday discounts and savings

WeCare - employee support service

Complimentary subscription to Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Education

GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

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 store

Based in Chichester, our store is a hub of activity.

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:

• £7.75 per hour
• 40 hours per week (including weekends)
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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 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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