Job Role: Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Location: Wells
Working hours: Full Time 40 hours a week
Salary: £7.50 per hour, £15,642 per year + bonus
Benefits: Friends and Family Discount, Employee Discount, Medical and Dental
Minimum Requirements: Must have at least a Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification in Maths to proceed.
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. You should be passionate and motivated, a great listener and communicator, and a team player who is eager to make a difference.
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
* 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
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 15-18 months with us, you’ll:
* Earn a salary – paid monthly
* Gain valuable work experience in a full-time role
* Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
* Deliver high-quality 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.
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.
Specsavers Apprenticeship Programme
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. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the Recruitment Administration & Support Service Team on 01566 771 888.
This vacancy will close once we have filled all available assessment places. We therefore highly recommend early applications.
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