Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; North East (MD); On-site; USD 14,104 - 18,681; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Maryland is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This role offers training and experience in retail, focusing on providing excellent customer service and support. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Candidates should have GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent and the right to work in the UK. This is a full-time position with salary ranging from £7.55 to £10.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent qualification.
• Must have lived in the EU for 3 years or more with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you. Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.

Our store

Based in Dewsbury, easy access for public transport.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Salary - £7.55 - £10.00 per hour - Depending on experience
• Full time 31.24 hours over 4 days - Will include working 1 weekend day

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.

• Individuals with GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent level qualification
• Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK

What does the role involve?

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

Find out more

Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

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