Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers Norge; Rothwell; Remote; GBP 22,730,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store bonus

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace access

Eye/ear care discounts

Enhanced family leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Norge is recruiting for an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Rothwell, West Yorkshire. You will provide friendly customer service, assist with eye tests bookings, and offer frame styling advice as part of a comprehensive training programme.

This full-time apprenticeship includes generous benefits and a company-pension enrollment. You will join a supportive team with opportunities to grow within optics and retail management.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in UK (EU for 3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers in-store.
• Booking eye tests and appointments.
• Providing style advice to customers.
• Measuring frames for fittings.

Skills

Customer service

In-store greetings

Eye care guidance

Education

GCSE Maths (9-4 / A-C)

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 store

Based on Rothwell, West Yorkshire.

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: £8.20 per hour
• Plus Store Bonus!
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
• Extra day off for your birthday

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

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.

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