Summary
Our apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and start an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.
What you will do at work
- By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
- You’ll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
Training
- Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment
- Full Time 5 out of 7 days
- Daily on the job training in store – no college to attend
- Training provider – Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Friendly
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths (4 (C) and above) – essential
About this employer
Specsavers is a truly talented organisation and the world's largest privately-owned optical group in the world. We have over 1,845 stores operating in over 10 countries, boasting over 37,000 colleagues worldwide. We are a revolutionary, dynamic, family run business, continuing to go from strength to strength and proud of it.
After this apprenticeship
- At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you
Things to consider
Before applying, please bear in mind the salary and check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis. As this is an entry level position, you must not hold any qualifications at or above this level of apprenticeship within this sector.