Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks - employee discounts

WeCare - employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday leave (paid day)

Job summary

Specsavers in Holmfirth is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our friendly store team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients and offer style advice, while learning optical retail skills on the job.

The apprenticeship provides full-time wages, comprehensive training and development, and the chance to grow within a forward-thinking business. You’ll travel to the store daily and begin a rewarding career in optics.

Qualifications

• GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residence 3+ years with right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4) or equivalent

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 our new Holmfirth store.

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
• Full time 35 hours - will include weekend working
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

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?

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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.