Optical Assistant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading optical company in Rothwell is seeking proactive individuals for an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. This full-time role includes a comprehensive training program to enhance skills and kickstart a career in optics. Successful candidates will provide exceptional customer service, welcome clients, and assist with eye tests. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about retail and looking to work within a supportive environment. Various employee perks are included, along with a competitive wage.

Benefits

£7.75 an hour

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare employee support

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a retail environment.
• Right to work in the UK with EU residency for 3 years or more.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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 Rothwell, we are just off of the M62.

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
• Full time - 40 hours a week - weekend working is essential
• 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 to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and 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 adviceMeasuring 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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