Job Family Apprenticeships & Future Talent | Job Category Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Apply by 5th November 2024
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Specsavers Launceston
£8.80 per hour/£18,304 per annum paid monthly
Full time 40 hours – will include weekend working
Benefits:
* Extra day off on your birthday
* Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
* Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/ Paternity etc)
* WeCare employee support services
Full Training provided – with great career progression opportunities
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 Apprentice Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.
As an Apprentice Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience; you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, ensuring every patient receives the best care in our stores.
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. 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 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 GCSE 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
* Providing style advice
* Measuring frames
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 eighteen 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. With us, you’ll always have the opportunity to make a difference.
If you meet the criteria, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it:
* Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
* Fantastic organisational skills
* Confidence and understanding in speaking with people
Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!
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