Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

Embark on an exciting journey with a forward-thinking company through the Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This role is perfect for proactive individuals eager to enhance their skills while providing exceptional customer service. You'll be welcomed into a supportive team in a busy store, where you'll engage with customers, assist with eye tests, and offer style advice. Enjoy a full-time wage while gaining invaluable experience in the optics field. With great training and development opportunities, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a rewarding career in retail and optics. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your future!

Benefits

£6.40 per hour

Bonus

Pension Scheme

Specsavers Perks Portal

Closed Sundays

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for retail and customer service.
• Must have GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store and booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Maths (GCSE Grade 9-4)

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Equivalent Level Qualification

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Specsavers Fakenham

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

Located in the historic market town of Fakenham, our small but busy store has ample free parking available nearby.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 9 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:

• £6.40 per hour, plus bonus
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• 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
• Closed Sundays!

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 | Specsavers UK Careers

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.

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