Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Felixstowe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking business as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Felixstowe! This exciting opportunity is perfect for proactive individuals who are passionate about retail and customer service. You'll receive comprehensive training while earning a full-time wage, and enjoy benefits like paid holidays and a pension scheme. As part of a dedicated team, you'll welcome customers, assist with eye tests, and provide expert style advice. Kickstart your career in optics today and become part of a supportive environment that values your growth and success.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Training

No Sundays

Free Off-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in retail and optics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers Felixstowe

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

Our busy store is located in the port town of Felixstowe, with ample free off-site parking available and close to Felixstowe's bus and train stations.

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:

1. From £8.50 per hour - paid monthly.
2. Full time - 37.5 hours per week, including weekends.
3. We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too.
4. Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor.
5. Deliver high-quality products and services in an innovative retail environment.
6. Become part of a team working towards a common goal.
7. Be entitled to paid holidays.
8. No 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.

1. Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification.
2. 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?

1. Welcoming customers into store.
2. Booking in eye tests.
3. Pre-screening patients.
4. Providing style advice.
5. Measuring frames.
6. 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.

https://join.specsavers.com/uk/explore-careers/apprenticeships-and-future-talent-at-specsavers/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!