Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Middlesbrough Specsavers

Getting In Limited; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Middlesbrough! Join a family-run business with over 35 years of experience in delivering top-notch healthcare services. You'll be at the forefront of customer interaction, providing essential support in eye care while receiving comprehensive training directly in-store. This apprenticeship offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and professional development, all while working in a supportive team environment. If you have a passion for customer service and a desire to grow within the optical field, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Organisational skills for managing appointments and tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Middlesbrough Specsavers

Apply From: 21/12/2024

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 - Middlesbrough Specsavers

Employer Description

Specsavers has 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 across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.

Vacancy Location

29 Newport Road TS1 1LE

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000292617

Key Dates

Apply From

21/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-13 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-01-25

Training

Training to be Provided

• Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional skills 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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