Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical firm in Bromsgrove is offering an Apprenticeship for an Optical Assistant. This program provides excellent training and career progression opportunities while earning a full-time wage. Candidates should be enthusiastic about customer service and have at least a GCSE in Maths. The role includes welcoming customers, booking appointments, and providing support in-store. Comprehensive benefits include discounts, additional leave on birthdays, and employee support services.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Paid day off on birthday

Pension scheme

Employee support service

Health app subscription

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• No previous experience in the Optical Sector required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store.
• Book in eye tests.
• Pre-screen patients.
• Provide style advice.
• Measure frames.
• Take phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Specsavers Bromsgrove

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 Bromsgrove, our store has great career progression opportunities!

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• £7.75 an hour
• 37.5 hours a week - weekend working essential
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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 GSCE 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.

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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