Annual wage £13,312.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0 Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 04 Jul 2024 Date posted 3 days ago Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248356 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day 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 The training you will be getting Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard End-Point Assessment (EPA) Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you For those applicants who are considered "not Apprenticeship ready" a Pre-Apprenticeship programme may be offerred in the same store. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential Things to consider Before applying, please bear in mind the location and check that you are able to travel to the store on a daily basis.