Optical Retail Apprentice — 18-Month Career Path

VISION EXPRESS; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eyewear annually

Discounts for friends and family

Employee Assistance Program

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Vision Express offers an 18-month Optical Retail apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 qualification. You’ll be trained to assist customers, select eyewear, and support a busy store environment in Reading. The program provides comprehensive guidance from store managers and our apprenticeship team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in eyewear fitting, product selection, and customer service while earning a salary and a recognized qualification within a supportive retail setting.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Not be engaged in full or part-time education.
• GCSEs (Maths and English) at Grade C/4 or above.
• Possess confidence, passion, and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate teamwork and excellent customer service skills.
• Be willing to work between 35 and 38.75 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding eyewear that suits their needs.
• Handle frame adjustments, repairs and fittings.
• Perform pre-screening eye examinations and administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4+)?

Job description

Vision Express offers an 18-month Optical Retail apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 qualification. You’ll be trained to assist customers, select eyewear, and support a busy store environment in Reading. The program provides comprehensive guidance from store managers and our apprenticeship team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in eyewear fitting, product selection, and customer service while earning a salary and a recognized qualification within a supportive retail setting.