Optical Assistant Apprentice: Start Your Career in Optics

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

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.