Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

In-store discounts

Pension contribution

Headspace app

Job summary

Specsavers in Bitterne, Hampshire invites applicants to join an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. You will welcome customers, book eye tests and provide style advice while training in optics and retail skills.

This apprenticeship offers a full-time wage, with 37.5 hours weekly and weekend hours as part of the schedule. No late nights and supportive team and Directors, plus in-store discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• Individuals with GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification.
• Lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail orientation

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Bitterne, Hampshire

Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, amazing team with supportive Directors, in store discounts plus more!

So, you’re a proactive people person, confident speaking to others, 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 whilst being confident, friendly communicators who would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.

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:

• Starting salary of £8.20 per hour
• Bonus potential after probation
• 37.5 hours a week with weekend hours forming part of these hours
• Your birthday day off as additional leave
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company

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 a 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.