Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Waterlooville, Specsavers

Getting In Limited; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring Optical Assistants through an apprenticeship in Waterlooville. This role involves delivering exceptional customer service, booking eye tests, and assisting with pre-screening patients. You will gain hands-on experience with daily on-the-job training in a supportive environment, all while working towards a Level 3 qualification. If you're looking to kickstart your career in the optical field and thrive in a collaborative team, this apprenticeship could be your perfect fit!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch advice and a warm welcome to customers.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients effectively.
• Ensure smooth operations by addressing any arising issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Waterlooville, Specsavers

Apply From: 18/04/2025

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 smoothly by looking out for any problems that arise

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Waterlooville, 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

310 London Road PO7 7DU

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000316053

Key Dates

Apply From

18/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-14 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
• 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
• Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment

Learning Provider

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Skills Required

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

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