Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Hertford; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in a dynamic retail environment. This role is perfect for proactive individuals eager to provide exceptional customer service while embarking on a rewarding career in optics. With a full-time wage and a supportive apprenticeship scheme, you will gain valuable skills and experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values your growth and offers numerous benefits, including enhanced family leave and additional annual leave for your birthday. If you're ready to kickstart your career in a vibrant setting, this is the perfect chance for you!

Benefits

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye and Ear care discounts

Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Opportunities for further progression and training

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for customer service and retail.
• GCSE Maths required for this apprenticeship role.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and booking in eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
• Measuring frames and taking phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Skills

Communication Skills

Education

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

Job description

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Optical Assistant Apprentice - Hertford

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.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week to include weekend working

Salary: £8.00 per hour (£15,600.00 per annum)

Benefits:

• Specsavers Perks
• WeCare/Headspace
• Eye and Ear care discounts
• Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
• Opportunities for further progression and training

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 a 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

Industries

• Retail