Paid Optical Assistant Apprentice - Learn & Grow in Optics

Specsavers; Poole; On-site; GBP 9,643 - 12,398; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace app

Eyecare/hearcare discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Poole is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role designed to start your career in an optics environment. You’ll train on the job for 15-18 months in a supportive team, earning a full-time wage while you learn the trade.

You'll spend time in a busy store, learning how to welcome customers, book eye tests, take measurements and provide style advice, with great training and career development opportunities across retail and clinical areas.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) required or predicted.
• EU residency of 3 years or more with right to work in the UK.
• Essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.
• Taking phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Specsavers Poole is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice role designed to start your career in an optics environment. You’ll train on the job for 15-18 months in a supportive team, earning a full-time wage while you learn the trade.

You'll spend time in a busy store, learning how to welcome customers, book eye tests, take measurements and provide style advice, with great training and career development opportunities across retail and clinical areas.