Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Store bonus

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Enhanced family leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, invites you to join as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. If you're a proactive people person passionate about retail and exceptional customer service, this apprenticeship could kickstart your career in optics while you earn a full-time wage.

The store offers training and development, a generous benefits bundle, and a supportive team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, and learn how to measure frames and provide style advice.

Qualifications

• Customer service with enthusiasm for great service.
• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Right to work in UK and EU residence for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4 or A-C)

Job description

Rothwell, Specsavers

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 on Rothwell, West Yorkshire.

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:

• Salary: £8.20 per hour
• Working hours: Full time (40 hours) Including weekend working.
• Plus Store Bonus!
• 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
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
• Extra day off for your birthday

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
• Able to travel to the store location on a daily basis

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

We encourage you to get more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers.