Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Congleton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Job summary

Specsavers in Congleton is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend work, typically Sundays.

You will earn £8.20 per hour and automatically enroll in the employer pension scheme when eligible, with additional benefits through Specsavers Perks and WeCare. You will join a supportive team, receive extensive training, and work toward a career in optics or retail.

Qualifications

• Welcoming customers and providing excellent service.
• Ability to give style advice and book eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and taking phone calls.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

UK right to work

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 our Congletion store with a great team of people and a real family feel. The store has great public transport links and is easily accessible.

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:

• £8.20 per hour
• Full time 37.5 hours - will include working a weekend day which will usually be a Sunday
• 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 UK/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.