Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Oxford Specsavers

Getting In Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Oxford. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant retail environment while receiving comprehensive training. As an Optical Assistant, you'll be the friendly face welcoming customers, assisting with eye tests, and ensuring a smooth operation in-store. With a focus on customer care and teamwork, this apprenticeship will equip you with valuable skills and qualifications for a rewarding career in optometry. If you're eager to learn and passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.
• Customer care and teamwork are crucial for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch advice and a warm welcome to customers.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients effectively.

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

Job description

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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Oxford Specsavers

Apply From: 14/04/2025

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 as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Oxford 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 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.

Vacancy Location

33 Queen Street OX1 1ER

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000315219

Key Dates

Apply From

14/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-25 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-09 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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