Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This role is perfect for proactive individuals who are passionate about retail and delivering excellent customer service. As an apprentice, you'll receive comprehensive training and support while earning a competitive wage. Enjoy fantastic benefits such as a birthday day off, a pension scheme, and access to a discounted benefits scheme. If you're ready to kick-start your career in a supportive environment, this apprenticeship could be your perfect match!

Benefits

Birthday Day Off

Dental and Medical Benefits

In-store Discounts

Pension Scheme

Annual Headspace Subscription

WeCare Employee Helpline

Outstanding Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive individuals with a passion for retail and customer service.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store and booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
• Measuring frames and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Skills

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Castlepoint, Bournemouth - located in Sainsbury's

Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, dental and medical, in-store discounts, and more!

Are you a proactive people person, passionate about retail and delivering excellent customer service? If so, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship might be perfect for you.

Our Apprenticeship scheme offers individuals of all ages the opportunity to enhance their skills and start an exciting new career with a forward-thinking business, all while earning a full-time wage.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals interested in providing excellent customer service and pursuing careers in retail, management, or optics.

What’s on Offer?

We provide comprehensive support, training, and development opportunities, along with a range of benefits:

• Starting salary of £7.75 per hour
• Full-time hours (40 hours per week) - weekend work required
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this sounds like you, you should have the following skills to start as an Optical Assistant Apprentice:

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent qualification
• Right to work in the UK with at least 3 years of residence in the EU

What does the role involve?

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

Find out more

If you're ready to start your career with a supportive company, click the link below for more information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme:

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

Please note: You should not have previous experience working in the Optical Sector. Ensure you can travel daily to the store location before applying.

Interested? This position is competitive and will close once filled, so apply today!