Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Guisborough, perfect for proactive individuals passionate about retail and customer service. This full-time role includes training and support while earning a competitive wage, with various perks and benefits to enhance your experience.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

WeCare - employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Must have GCSE Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Providing style advice.

Skills

Customer Service

Proactivity

Education

GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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 Guisborough, easy access for public transport.

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 - £7.75 per hour
• Full time 37.5 hours - Will include working 1 weekend day
• 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
  
  

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.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Specsavers by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Optical Assistant” roles.

Redcar, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Peterlee, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Peterlee, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Peterlee, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Peterlee, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago

Peterlee, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Redcar, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Billingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Volunteer Bereavement Counselling Receptionist

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Dalton-Le-Dale, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Darlington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.