Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Eltham; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks access to discounts

WeCare employee support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare & hearcare discounts for you &

Enhanced family leave & company sickp

Extra day off for your birthday

Job summary

Specsavers in Eltham, London is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This full-time role (40 hours) involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, and advising on eyewear styles.

You will be part of a supportive team, with training and progression opportunities within a forward-thinking optics business. As an apprentice, you will earn a full-time wage (£9 per hour) and be auto-enrolled into the pension scheme.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residence for 3+ years with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

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

EU residence with right to work in UK

Job description

Eltham, 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 Eltham, South East, London.

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: £9 per hour
• Plus Store Bonus!
• Working hours: Full time (40 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
• Extra day off for your birthday

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.