Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; England; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking proactive individuals for an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This exciting opportunity allows you to kickstart your career in optics while earning a full-time wage. You'll receive comprehensive training and support, ensuring you develop essential skills in customer service and retail. Join a dedicated team and enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday plus your birthday off. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in the optical sector, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a rewarding career. Don't miss out on this chance to shine!

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for customer service.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and booking eye tests.
• Providing style advice and measuring frames.
• Pre-screening patients and taking phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Retail Skills

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers Bury St Edmunds

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:

• Full time - including weekends.
• Salary - £15,150.00 per annum
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• 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 GCSE 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? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers

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.

Got what we're looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!