Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Yeovil Specsavers

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for aspiring Optical Assistants in Yeovil! This apprenticeship offers hands-on training and a chance to develop essential skills in a supportive environment. You will engage with customers, assist in booking eye tests, and ensure the store runs smoothly. With a focus on customer care and teamwork, you'll be part of a well-established family business that has served the community for over 35 years. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in optometry, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential for this role.
• Organisational skills and teamwork are key to ensuring smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent 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

Education

Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Yeovil Specsavers

Apply From: 21/02/2025

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 addressing any issues that arise

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Yeovil 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 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

50-52 Middle Street BA20 1LX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000302494

Key Dates

Apply From

21/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-05 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

[Date not provided]

Possible Start Date

2025-03-19 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

Skills Required

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

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