Are you happy to put the customer first? Do you like helping people to feel and see better? Always friendly, happy, and enthusiastic? Please apply; this could be the apprenticeship for you!
Become an Apprentice in our store and you’ll have everything you need to truly realise your potential – from experience in a full-time role to an industry-recognised qualification and the support of a global brand, all whilst earning a real wage.
At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future - which is where people like you come in. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great Customer Service and would like to pursue a career in retail or management. This Apprenticeship opportunity will give you the chance to spend 12 months building the skills and confidence that come with training in a paid full-time job, all the time surrounded by a friendly, highly-experienced team who will support you every step of the way. As part of the apprenticeship, you will be assisting customers when choosing frames, dispensing spectacle orders, and fitting and adjusting frames, always putting the customer as your main focus.
Another way of learning:
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. At the end of your year as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 2 Retail Skills.
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
* Earn a salary (£225.00 per week)
* Gain valuable work experience in a full-time role
* Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
* Deliver high-quality service in an innovative retail environment
* Become part of a team working towards a common goal
* Be entitled to paid holidays
And that’s just the start. With a highly respected and award-winning business behind you – one that invests in its people – there’s nothing to stop you getting on here. Who knows, you might even end up running your own store in years to come...
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
* Recent school/college leavers looking for a new challenge
* Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
We’re looking for people who are passionate about providing great Customer Service and wanting to pursue a career in this area. It’s important that you are a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. You’ll need to be enthusiastic, motivated, and a team player with a real determination to make a difference both in your development and the business.
This is a new adventure, but you will need the organisation, commitment, motivation, and enthusiasm to deliver the great customer service our Specsavers visitors love.
What does the role involve?
* Giving customers top-notch advice
* Giving customers a warm welcome
* Dealing with orders
* Dealing with payments
* Delivering high quality products and service
* Pre-screening, telephone triage, collections, adjustments, and repairs
Whilst you are employed as an apprentice, you will work towards achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship - Level 2 Retail Skills. This involves regular visits from an Inspiro Essential Skills Trainer who will support and encourage you throughout the apprenticeship.
To become an apprentice, you must:
* Be 16 or over
* Not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change, or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
* Have regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
* Learn and train for a specific job
* Get paid and receive holiday leave
* Get hands-on experience in a real job
* Study for at least 20% of your working hours
* Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
* Be on a career path with lots of future potential
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience, and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Skills required:
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a hard worker with good communication skills and someone who is able to provide excellent customer service.
Personal qualities:
* Friendly
* Approachable
* Enthusiastic
* Willing to learn
* Positive
* Hardworking
* Work well as an individual and as part of a team
* Reliable
* Trustworthy
Things to consider:
Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £11.64 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 38.3 per week
Work Location: In person
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