Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib u

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers is recruiting an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Blaydon. You will join a friendly store team and learn on the job while delivering great customer service and optical support.

This apprenticeship includes full-time hours, weekend work, and structured training through Specsavers Apprenticeships programme. You will gain hands-on experience in booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, measuring frames and giving style advice, while benefiting from pension auto-enrolment, employee

Qualifications

• Individuals with GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification

Responsibilities

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

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) 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 store

Based in Blaydon, our store has off-site and is easy to get to via public transport

Our team

We have a wonderful team of people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What's on offer?

• £8.20 per hour
• Full time 40 hours - will include 1 weekend day
• 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!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

• 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,

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.