Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Lincoln; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Lincoln! This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to kickstart their career in optics and retail. You'll receive comprehensive training and support while earning a full-time wage. As part of a dedicated team, you'll engage with customers and help them with their optical needs, ensuring high-quality service in an innovative retail environment. With benefits like 28 days holiday and a pension scheme, this role is perfect for proactive individuals eager to learn and grow. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to develop your skills and make a difference!

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

In-store bonus

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for customer service.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store and booking eye tests.
• Providing style advice and measuring frames.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers Lincoln

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 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:

• Full time - 37.5hours per week, including weekends.
• Salary - £7.75
• In store bonus
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
• Deliver high-quality products and services in an innovative retail environment

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!

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