Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hrs/week

Salary £17,538 per year

28 days holiday

Progression and training

Job summary

Specsavers West Bridgford is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for proactive, customer-focused individuals. You’ll train while earning a full-time wage and begin a career in optics, retail or management, with strong support and development opportunities.

The role includes welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, giving style advice, measuring frames and answering calls. GCSE Maths (9-4/A-C) and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Individuals with GCSE 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

Responsibilities

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

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 / A-C)

Right to work in the UK (EU residence 3+ years)

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Specsavers West Bridgford

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: £17,538 per year
• 28 days holiday
• Opportunities for further progression and training

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

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.