Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employercontribu-

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday+ paid day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Coulby Newham is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for people who love helping customers and are excited to start a career in retail or optics.

The apprenticeship provides training while earning a full-time wage (£8.20/hour for 40 hours per week) with pension enrollment, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace, eyecare and hearcare discounts, an extra paid day off for your birthday, and enhanced family leave.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
• Right to work in the UK after living in the EU for 3+ years

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

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 Coulby Newham, our store has off-site parking and is easy to get to via public transport

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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
• Full time 40 hours - will include 1 weekend day
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pa

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.

• 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?