Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in the optics field is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. This role is perfect for proactive individuals eager to deliver outstanding customer service while gaining valuable skills. Apprentices will earn £7.55 per hour for 37.5 hours each week, enjoy 28 days of holiday, and receive an in-store bonus after probation. Ideal candidates will hold GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 or equivalent and must be eligible to work in the UK. Immediate applications are encouraged as the position will close when filled.

Benefits

28 days holiday

In-store bonus after probation

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing great customer service.
• Must have lived in the EU for 3+ years 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

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Specsavers Sheringham

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:

• Salary £7.55 per hour
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• 28 days holiday
• In store bonus after probation

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!