Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Swindon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Headspace app

WeCare helpline

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers in Bideford is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice. Earn a full-time wage while training, with a starting salary up to £22,000 per annum and a 40-hour week with regular weekends.

The program offers strong training, benefits, and development opportunities to pursue a career in optics, retail or management within a forward-thinking business.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• EU residency for 3+ years with 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

Retail

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4

UK/EU work eligibility

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Bideford

Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, dental and medical, in store discounts plus more!

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.

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 up to £22,000 per annum
• Additional day off for your birthday

• 40 hours a week with regular weekend working

• 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

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.