Optical Assistant Apprentice — Start Your Eye Care Career

Vision Express (UK) Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

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Structured apprenticeship training

Career progression opportunities

On-the-job training

Descripción de la vacante

Vision Express (UK) Limited is offering an Optical Assistant apprenticeship with strong training and clear progression in a busy optical practice. You will learn frame selection, lens knowledge, NHS processes, and pre-screening tests while delivering excellent customer service.

The role combines healthcare and retail, supporting customers from greeting to checkout, and may lead to higher optical qualifications and career advancement within the company.

Formación

• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Good numeracy and eye for detail; comfortable in a retail/healthcare setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Responsabilidades

• Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Interpreting prescriptions and explaining frame options in customer-friendly language.
• Measuring and adjusting spectacles for proper fit.
• Basic frame repairs and knowledge of lenses and coatings.
• Taking payments and processing NHS paperwork.
• Carrying out pre-screening tests and explaining products and offers.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Educación

GCSE English (grade 4/C or above)

GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Descripción del empleo

Vision Express (UK) Limited is offering an Optical Assistant apprenticeship with strong training and clear progression in a busy optical practice. You will learn frame selection, lens knowledge, NHS processes, and pre-screening tests while delivering excellent customer service.

The role combines healthcare and retail, supporting customers from greeting to checkout, and may lead to higher optical qualifications and career advancement within the company.