Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Optical Assistant Apprentice to join their team. This role involves providing excellent customer service, assisting with eye tests, and offering style advice. Ideal candidates should hold GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent. The position offers a starting salary of £8.15 per hour, full-time hours, and unique benefits including a birthday day off and development opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary of £8.15 per hour with bonus potential

Birthday day off

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks - discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to the 'Headspace' app

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team and individually.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.

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 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 seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and are keen to pursue a career in optics.

Responsibilities

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

What does the role involve?

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. This Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Starting salary of £8.15 per hour with bonus potential after probation
• 40 hours a week
• Birthday day off
• Regular weekend days to be worked
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities