Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; East Ayton; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £8.20 per hour

Full-time hours (37.5)

Auto-enrol into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Scarborough is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice who loves helping customers and working in retail. This apprenticeship offers full-time pay while you train, with comprehensive support and development to start a career in optics and customer service.

You will greet customers, book eye tests, pre-screen, give style advice, measure frames and handle calls, in a supportive team that values progression and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or an equivalent level qualification.
• Eligible to work in the UK (EU resident for 3+ years).

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

Job description

Scarborough, Specsavers.

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 Scarborough our store has great access to transport links.

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:

• Salary: £8.20 per hour
• Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Including weekend working.
• 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 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?

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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.