Optical Assistant Apprentice — Start Your Eyecare Career

Specsavers; Chichester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £8.20

40 hours per week

Pension with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Chichester is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for individuals looking to start a career in optics. You’ll earn a full-time wage while you learn, with on-the-job training and structured learning over 15-18 months to become a qualified Optical Assistant.

You'll welcome customers, book eye tests, provide style advice, and help with measuring frames, pre-screening patients, and handling calls. A GCSE Maths grade 9-4 and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about.
• Team player with passion for making a difference and developing within the business.
• Willingness to learn and grow in optics and audiology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Active listening

Education

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

Job description

Specsavers Chichester is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship for individuals looking to start a career in optics. You’ll earn a full-time wage while you learn, with on-the-job training and structured learning over 15-18 months to become a qualified Optical Assistant.

You'll welcome customers, book eye tests, provide style advice, and help with measuring frames, pre-screening patients, and handling calls. A GCSE Maths grade 9-4 and right to work in the UK are required.