Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Tring Specsavers

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as an Optical Assistant Apprentice at a leading optical retailer in Tring. This role offers hands-on experience in a vibrant store environment, where you'll engage with customers, assist in booking eye tests, and ensure smooth operations. With a focus on delivering exceptional service, you'll gain valuable skills in communication, organisation, and customer care. The apprenticeship provides a pathway to a Level 3 qualification while working alongside experienced professionals. Join a well-established company that values teamwork and initiative, and start your career in the optical field with this rewarding apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisation skills are essential.
• Customer care and team working skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and advice.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Functional skills English

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Tring Specsavers

Apply From: 03/02/2025

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

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Tring 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

8 Dolphin Square HP23 5BN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299777

Key Dates

Apply From: 03/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-02-16 23:59:59

Interview Begin From: TBD

Possible Start Date: 2025-03-03

Training

Training to be Provided

• Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• 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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