Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Evesham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace access

Eyecare discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Evesham is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames, and take phone calls in a busy store environment.

This apprenticeship requires GCSE Maths (9-4 / A-C) or equivalent, and ability to travel daily to the store. Living in the EU for 3+ years or right to work in the UK is required. Training and development opportunities are strong with comprehensive benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residency for 3+ years or 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

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A-C)

Job description

Our store

Based in Evesham, our store has great career progression opportunities!

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 an hour
• 37.5 hours a week - weekend working essential
• 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 to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and 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

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.