Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £8.20

40 hours full-time

Store bonus

Employer pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace access

Eyecare/discounts for family

Enhanced family leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Rothwell is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for individuals who enjoy retail and delivering excellent customer service. This is a full-time role with a wage while you learn, and you’ll train within a forward-thinking business, earning while you develop in optics.

You’ll join a dedicated team in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, with strong training, progression opportunities, and a supportive environment. No prior optical sector experience is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residents with the right to work in the UK for 3+ years.
• No prior optical sector experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screening patients as part of the service.
• Providing style advice to customers.
• Measuring frames for customers.
• Taking and managing phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Eye care basics

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4

EU right to work in UK

Job description

Rothwell, Specsavers.

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
• Working hours: Full time (40 hours) Including weekend working.
• 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
• 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.