Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

£8 per hour

28 days holiday

Structured training

Career progression in optics

Job summary

Specsavers Norwich Longwater Sainsburys is recruiting an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This full-time scheme lets you learn on the job while earning a wage, with structured training in a forward-thinking retail environment.

You’ll welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, give style advice, measure frames and take calls. Applicants should have GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent and have the right to work in the UK, including EU residents; daily store travel is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent is required.
• Right to work in the UK, including EU residents for 3+ years.

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 (9-4) or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers Norwich Longwater Sainsburys

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:

• 40 hours per week
• £8 per hour
• 28 days holiday
• Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
• Deliver high-quality products and services in an innovative retail environment

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

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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