Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Headspace app

Eye care discounts

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks

Job summary

Specsavers Daventry is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our friendly team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, and provide style advice while supporting daily store operations in a proactive retail environment.

This apprenticeship offers full-time earnings with comprehensive training and development, giving you a pathway into optics, retail, or management careers within a forward-thinking business.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing aptitude and a friendly attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optics and retail.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store and assist with queries.
• Book in eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screen patients prior to exams.
• Provide style advice on frames and lenses.
• Measure frames and assist with fitting.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Eye test booking

Styling advice

Phone etiquette

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Right to work in UK

Job description

Specsavers Daventry

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:

• Salary - £8.20 per hour
• Hour - 40 hours per week
• 28 days holiday - Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• 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
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family

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.