Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Barrow-in-Furness Specsavers

Getting In Limited; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Barrow-in-Furness! Join a well-established family business that has been a leader in optometry for over 35 years. This role involves providing top-notch customer service, booking eye tests, and assisting in pre-screening patients. You'll receive comprehensive training with a focus on practical skills, ensuring you're well-prepared for a rewarding career in optical care. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for helping others, this apprenticeship offers a fantastic pathway into the healthcare sector, with the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Customer care and teamwork abilities are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and advice.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients effectively.
• Ensure smooth operations by addressing issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Barrow-in-Furness Specsavers

Apply From: 27/01/2025

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 addressing any issues that arise

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Barrow-in-Furness 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

70 Dalton Road Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1HZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000289937

Key Dates

Apply From

27/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2024-12-15 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-01-06 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional skills in 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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