Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Hoddesdon, Woking, Leyland, Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative optical retailer in Hoddesdon is looking for an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers a chance to start a career in optics while earning a competitive wage. You will be responsible for welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Ideal candidates should have a GCSE in Maths and be enthusiastic about retail and customer service. The position requires weekend work, and perks include various employee benefits and potential for career progression.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Additional annual leave for birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) 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 store.
• Booking in eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.
• Taking phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Enthusiasm for retail

Proactive attitude

Education

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

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Hoddesdon

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.

Hours: 40 hrs per week to include weekend working

Salary: £7.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Specsavers Perks
• WeCare/Headspace
• Eye and Ear care discounts
• Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
• Opportunities for further progression and training

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 a 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.

At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future- which is where people like you come in.

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.