Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours (40)

Weekend day included

Employer pension contributions

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Gateshead is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. The scheme provides full-time wages while you train, with a strong emphasis on customer service and developing skills in retail and optics.

You will join a friendly team, learn through training, and have access to benefits including pension contributions, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace, eye and ear care discounts, and paid personal day off on your birthday.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths 9–4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Applicants should be enthusiastic about retail and optics.
• Previous customer-facing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Interest in optics

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C)

Job description

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

Based in Gatehead Team valley, our store has off-site and is easy to get to via public transport

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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 per hour
• Bonus after probation
• Full time 40 hours - will include 1 weekend day
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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