Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Stanley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Optical Assistant Apprentice, where you'll receive on-the-job training and structured learning over 15-18 months. Enjoy a full-time wage while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Great perks include discounts, additional paid time off, and employee support services.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks

WeCare Employee Support

Complimentary Headspace Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Additional Paid Day Off on Birthday

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths or equivalent required.
• Must have lived in the EU for 3 years with right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Providing style advice.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Education

GCSEs in Maths (grade 9-4)

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

Based in Stanley, the store has great career progression opportunities!

What’s on offer?

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time.
You’ll spend 15-18 months in a paid job, learning your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate, and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

• 40 hours - weekend working is essential
• £7.75 an hour
• 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
• 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 sounds 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

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, please click the link below.

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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