Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; East Grinstead; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20 per hour

40 hours per week

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers East Grinstead is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to welcome customers, book eye tests, and pre-screen patients. You will provide style guidance and help with frame measurements while learning in a supportive environment at a busy high street store.

The apprenticeship lasts 15-18 months with full training alongside structured learning, and you will be paid the apprenticeship wage for a full-time position in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Strong listening and communication abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team and deliver great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in store.
• Book eye tests and handle pre-screening.
• Provide style advice and measure frames.
• Answer phone calls and assist customers in selecting eyewear.

Skills

Great listener

Excellent communicator

Team player

Passion for helping others

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

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.

Our store

Specsavers East Grinstead is a modern opticians and audiology store located on London Road in the heart of the town. The store offers comprehensive eye tests, contact lens services, OCT eye scans, children's eye care, and professional hearing services, including hearing tests and hearing aid fittings. With a friendly, experienced team and a wide selection of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, the store is dedicated to providing high-quality eye and hearing care alongside excellent customer service.

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:

• £8.20 per hour
• 40 hours a week across 5 days including weekend requirements
• Benefits
• 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

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.

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.

• You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
• 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.