Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A well-known optical retailer in Cannock is looking for an enthusiastic Optical Assistant Apprentice. This role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Ideal candidates should have GCSE Maths and passion for customer service. The apprenticeship offers full training and development opportunities, with a salary of £7.75 per hour and 28 days holiday, plus benefits like pension contribution. Ready to kickstart your career in retail with strong support? Apply today!

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Proactivity

Education

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

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice

Letchworth Garden City

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 hours including weekends.
• Salary - £7.75 per hour
• 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.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!