Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers group; Witney; Remote; GBP 9,600 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40h/week

Hourly pay £8.20

Specsavers Perks

WeCare/Headspace

Eye & Ear discounts

Birthday leave

Family leave & sick pay

Progression training

Job summary

Specsavers Witney is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship designed for people who enjoy helping customers and are excited to learn optics.

You will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, and advise on frames while training on the job. The role requires 40 hours per week and weekend work, with an hourly wage of £8.20.

This apprenticeship provides on-the-job training, progression opportunities, and entry into the optics retail field.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent qualification.
• EU citizen with right to work in UK for 3+ years.
• Able to travel to the store location daily.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Witney

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.

Benefits:

• Hours: 40 hrs per week to include weekend working
• Salary: £8.20 per hour
• Specsavers Perks
• WeCare/Headspace
• Eye and Ear care discounts
• Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
• 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 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.