Optical Assistant Apprentice 1

Specsavers; London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice in London. This role offers a chance to kickstart your career in optics while earning a full-time wage. The apprenticeship includes comprehensive training and development opportunities, making it ideal for those passionate about customer service and retail.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

Employee support service (WeCare)

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about retail and customer service.
• Individuals with GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Providing style advice.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

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Holloway Specsavers.

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 Holloway, London.

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:

• £7.75 per hour
• 40 hours a week - weekend working essential
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Fantastic progression and development opportunities
• 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
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you
  
  

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? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

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.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

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