Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Accrington Specsavers

Getting In Limited; Accrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Accrington, where you can gain hands-on experience in a thriving family business. This role offers the chance to develop essential skills in customer care, communication, and organization while working in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for providing excellent service to customers, booking eye tests, and assisting with pre-screening. With daily on-the-job training and a Level 3 qualification, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for a rewarding career in the optical industry. Join a team that values your growth and contribution to customer satisfaction!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch advice and a warm welcome to customers.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients effectively.
• Ensure smooth store operations by identifying issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Functional skills in maths and English (if required)

Job description

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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Accrington Specsavers

Apply From: 17/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Employer

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
• Ensuring everything runs smoothly by looking out for any issues

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Accrington Specsavers

Employer Description

Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare services for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.

Vacancy Location

7-8 Broadway Accrington BB5 1EY

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000301708

Key Dates

Apply From

17/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-06 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

[Insert Date]

Possible Start Date

2025-03-20 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• Functional skills in maths and English if required
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)
• Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
• Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
• Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative

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