Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Tetford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

Salary £8 per hour

Training and progression

Job summary

Specsavers in the United Kingdom offers an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for proactive, customer-focused individuals who want to start a career in optics and retail. This full-time wage apprenticeship provides training and progression opportunities within a forward-thinking brand.

Key tasks include welcoming customers, scheduling eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, and assisting with frame measurements while handling phone inquiries.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver great customer service.
• Ambition to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store.
• Book eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screen patients prior to eye tests.
• Provide style advice to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A-C)

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

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 team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated 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:

Benefits:

• Hours: 37.5 hrs per week to include weekend working
• Salary: £8 per hour
• Opportunities for further progression and training

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.