Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Specsavers Pontefract

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Optical Assistant Apprentice at a well-established optical retailer. In this role, you will be the friendly face welcoming customers and providing them with expert advice on their eye care needs. You will be responsible for booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, and ensuring the store runs smoothly. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training with daily on-the-job experience, allowing you to develop essential skills in customer service and optical care without the need to attend college. Join a family business with over 35 years of experience and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch customer service and advice in store.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Job description

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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Specsavers Pontefract

Apply From: 02/02/2025

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 - Specsavers Pontefract

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

Vacancy Location

14 Woolmarket WF8 1AZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299650

Key Dates

Apply From

02/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-27 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-03-13 00:00:00

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

Learning Provider

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Skills Required

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

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