Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Clapham Specsavers

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited in London is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship that combines training with a full-time wage. You\'ll book eye tests, perform pre-screening, and help customers choose frames while delivering excellent service.

This 1 year 6 month program leads to a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification with a wide range of career opportunities in optics after completion. You’ll be supported by a dedicated training provider and experienced team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C) is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Book customers for eye tests.
• Pre-screen patients and measure frames.
• Provide great service and help the store run smoothly.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*- C)

Job description

Introduction

An Optical Assistant Apprenticeship gives people a chance to start an exciting career while earning a full-time wage. Duties include booking customers eye tests, pre-screening, recommending suitable frames. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.

About the Employer

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 service 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.

What You'll Do

• 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
• You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up

Training Outcome

Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you.

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-4 (A*- C)

Course Information

Course: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Full-time to include weekend working (days and times to be confirmed).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED