Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail optician is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice in Bury St Edmunds. This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training while working full-time. The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Candidates should have GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent. Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday and pension contributions. This is a great opportunity to start a career in optics while receiving valuable support and training.

Benefits

Salary of £15,150.00 per annum

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Auto-enrollment in pension scheme

Comprehensive training support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Ability to work in a retail environment.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic math skills (GCSE Math 9-4)

Education

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

Job description

Specsavers Bury St Edmunds

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 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:

• Full time - 37.5 including weekends.
• Salary - £15,150.00 per annum
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
• Deliver high-quality products and services in an innovative retail environment

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.

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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