Optical Assistant Apprenticeship job in Stalybridge

Hakim Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local eye care practice is seeking an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join their Stalybridge team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the optical industry, providing excellent customer service and support to clients. You will work closely with experienced staff to learn about frame styling, lens choices, and patient care. The ideal candidate enjoys helping others and is eager to develop within a supportive team. This position includes benefits like a birthday off and no Sunday work.

Benefits

Your birthday off work

No Sunday or bank holiday working

Access to Simply Health

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A genuine enjoyment for helping people and providing honest advice.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships.
• Willingness to learn and adapt through the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist clients with their needs.
• Book appointments and dispense glasses.
• Maintain accurate records and manage patient journeys.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Product knowledge

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and Literacy

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship job in Stalybridge

Optical Assistant Apprentice Vacancy – Steve Mayer Opticians

Are you ready to take the first step in a rewarding and engaging career?

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in the optical industry and looking to gain valuable experience and skills. As our new apprentice, you will be working alongside our experienced team members to provide excellent customer service to our clients. You will be responsible for tasks such as booking appointments, dispensing glasses, maintaining accurate records, and providing advice to customers on the best products for their needs, all while working towards a recognised qualification.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cash-back on health-care purchases)
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

At Steve Mayer Opticians, we are a local, friendly, and helpful eye care practice in Stalybridge. First and foremost, we are a family-friendly practice, focused on delivering the best care to all of our patients.

We are looking for an Optical Assistant Apprentice to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll learn everything involved with providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust and positive relationships, and is interested in being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll be given the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant Apprentice, you’ll work with your dedicated Mentor and training provider to learn about the industry, how to support clinicians with the patient journey, and be involved with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll be trained to offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team.

Y ou will be carrying out some day to day duties as well as developing certain skills and expanding your role over a period of time. You will be expected to greet customers, develop an understanding of clinically issued prescriptions, offer advice on products that is personalised for your patients, as well as carrying out admin duties and more.

The role of an Optical Assistant changes day to day and will develop during the course of your apprenticeship, making it an exciting and interesting position to be involved in!

Additional Information:

We have 2 consulting rooms

We are a team of 5

This role requires you to work on Saturdays until 1pm

Training for the

• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and Literacy, can be obtained on the course (if required).
• Enhancement/challenge – how to develop ourselves.
• Equality and diversity – treating others equally, respect/accept others from different backgrounds.
• British values – democracy, rule of law, respect and tolerance, individual liberty.
• Prevent – safeguarding individuals from being drawn into terrorism.
• Digital skills – keeping up with technology and effective use.

What’s Next?

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the optical industry, then we want to hear from you! Please apply with your CV by clicking ‘Apply’ below and a member of our recruitment team will reach out.