Optical Assistant Apprentice - Bitterne

Specsavers Norge; Dunbridge; Remote; GBP 22,028,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Bonus after probation

37.5 hours per week

Pension contribution

Headspace subscription

WeCare helpline

Great Place to Work recognition

In-store discounts

Job summary

Specsavers Norge is seeking Optical Assistant Apprentices to start a rewarding career in retail and optics. You will join a supportive team, earn a full-time wage while training, and develop in clinical and customer-facing skills.

As an Optical Assistant Apprentice you will welcome customers, book eye tests, offer style advice and measure frames, with 37.5 hours per week and weekend shifts. A birthday day off and strong training are offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent
• EU residency with right to work in UK for 3+ years

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to store
• Book eye tests
• Provide style advice
• Measure frames

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 or equivalent

Job description

Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, amazing team with supportive Directors, in store discounts plus more!

So, you’re a proactive people person, confident speaking to others, 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 whilst being confident, friendly communicators who would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.

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:

• Starting salary of £8.20 per hour
• Bonus potential after probation
• 37.5 hours a week with weekend hours forming part of these hours
• Your birthday day off as additional leave
• Pension contribution
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company

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
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames

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.