Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace app

Eye/earcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Cobham, based at Sainsbury’s on Bridge Way, is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a friendly team, gain structured learning, and train alongside on-the-job practice to qualify as an Optical Assistant after 15-18 months.

Earn £8.20 per hour with a full-time wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension auto-enrolment, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace, and eye/hearcare discounts.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) required or equivalent.
• EU residents with the right to work in the UK for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Great listener

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

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.

Our store

Specsavers Cobham, based at Sainsbury’s on Bridge Way, is a friendly, customer-focused opticians and audiology practice dedicated to providing high-quality eye and hearing care to the local community. The store offers a comprehensive range of services, including adult and children’s eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans, contact lens fittings, dry eye clinics, glaucoma monitoring, cataract care and minor eye condition assessments. The team also provides hearing tests, audiology services, hearing aid fittings and aftercare, alongside a wide selection of stylish glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, outstanding customer service and making a positive difference to customers' lives, Specsavers Cobham is committed to helping everyone see and hear better.

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:

• £8.20 per hour
• 40 hours a week across 5 days including weekend requirements
• Benefits
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.

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.

• You’ll need a grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
• 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.