Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers Norge; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension enrollment

Structured training

Full-time wage

Job summary

Specsavers Norge is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. This full-time wage apprenticeship provides structured training in a forward-thinking optics environment and opportunities to grow into retail, management or optics roles.

Role involves greeting customers, booking eye tests, giving style advice and measuring frames. GCSE Maths 9-4 and EU right to work in the UK are required; daily store travel is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residency for 3+ years with right to work in the UK.
• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.

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 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
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames

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.