Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Norwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Auto-enrolled pension

Comprehensive training

Structured progression

Job summary

Specsavers Norwich is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a forward-thinking retail team and learn on the job while earning a full-time wage. The role focuses on delivering high-quality customer service and gaining exposure to optics and retail management.

Training and development opportunities are provided in a supportive environment. The apprenticeship runs with 40 hours per week at £8 per hour, plus 28 days holiday and automatic pension enrollment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Interest in pursuing a career in retail, management or optics.
• Must be able to travel to store location daily.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 or equivalent

Job description

Specsavers Norwich

9 White Lion St, Norwich NR2 1QA

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:

• 40 hours per week
• £8 per hour
• 28 days holiday
• 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

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.

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