Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers in Scunthorpe is inviting applicants for an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. The role focuses on delivering great customer service while starting a new career in optics, retail or management, supported by training and development.

The position is based in our Scunthorpe store with full-time hours (37.5 per week) including weekend work, and a wage of £8.00 per hour. Training will be provided to build skills in eye tests, frame measurements, and customer guidance.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for great customer service and a career in retail/optics.
• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

EU right to work in the UK

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 in our Scunthorpe store.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What's on offer?

You will have all the support you need and great training and development opportunities.

• £8.00 per hour
• Full time 37.5 hours per week - will include weekend working

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.