Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
1 week ago
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Location:
Chester-Le-Street Specsavers
Full time - 40 hours per week
Bonus in store
Full training will be provided
Fully Paid Uniform
Ongoing training and support in store
Great bus and train routes around the store
At Specsavers, we're always looking to the future
- which is where people like you come in.
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.
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.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
- Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 49 (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
- Prescreening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
What will you gain?
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. At the end of your time as an apprentice, you'll be a fully-fledged
Level 3 Optical Assistant.
Over the course of months with us, you'll:
- Earn a salary paid monthly
- Gain valuable work experience in a fulltime role
- Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
- Deliver highquality products and services in an innovative retail environment
- Become part of a team working towards a common goal
- Be entitled to paid holidays
On top of everything we have to offer our apprentices, we're just as happy to learn from you too In this role, a head full of ideas will certainly come in handy and could make a real difference to how we do things right across the business.
Even though we're a relatively large company, the entrepreneurial spirit that got us off the ground is still at the heart of everything we do.
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.
If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the Recruitment Administration & Support Service Team on
.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- What GCSE/Foundation level do you have in Maths?
- Please provide your date of birth.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location:
In person
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