Optical Assistant Apprentice

4 hours ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

**Optical Assistant Apprenticeship**

**Dorchester, Dorset**
**Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, in store discounts plus more**
**Newly reopened store with chance to progress in this stunning and historic Dorset town**

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.

**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:

- Starting salary of £7.75 per hour with bonus potential after probation
- 40 hours a week
- Birthday day off
- Regular weekend days to be worked
- Pension contribution
- Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
- Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
- WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

**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 a 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.

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