Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8

37.5 hours per week

28 days holiday

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Job summary

Specsavers Nottingham is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join our team. You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, and offer style advice while learning optics in a structured apprenticeship.

Earn while you learn with a full-time wage, 37.5 hours per week, and benefits like holiday and employee discounts. No prior optical sector experience required; travel to the store daily is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• 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

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4)

Job description

Specsavers Nottingham - 20-24 Wheeler Gate, Nottingham. NG1 2ND

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:

• Salary of £8 per hour
• Working hours of 37.5 per week
• 28 days holiday
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family

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

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.