Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Shrewsbury offers a caring apprenticeship role. You'll welcome customers, book eye tests, and assist with frame measurements. Ideal candidates are passionate, team players, and must have GCSEs in Maths. Enjoy a competitive wage, employee perks, and career development opportunities. Apply today as positions fill quickly.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Employee discounts

Paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Headspace app subscription

Qualifications

• Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector.
• Must have 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

Communication skills

Team player

Caring attitude

Education

Grade 9–4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths

Job description

Overview

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

What’s on offer?

• 37.5 hours — weekend working is essential
• £7.75 an hour plus a bonus scheme
• 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?

• You’ll need a grade 9–4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
• 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

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.

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

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