Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £8 per hour

Store Bonus

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Doncaster is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a friendly store team and gain hands-on experience while earning a full-time wage.

The apprenticeship welcomes applicants who are enthusiastic about customer service and a career in retail or optics. The role involves greeting customers, scheduling eye tests, pre-screening, style advice, frame measuring, and handling calls, with full-time hours and weekend work.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or an equivalent level qualification
• Right to work in the UK (EU citizen for 3+ years)

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Doncaster, 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 in Doncaster our store has great access to transport links.

Our team

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

What's on offer?

• Salary: £8 per hour.
• Store Bonus!
• Working hours: Full time (38.75 hours) Including weekend working.
• 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 to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

• 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

Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

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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