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Optical assistant apprentice

Barking
Specsavers
Optical assistant
Posted: 23h ago
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Overview

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Location: Barking, Specsavers.

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 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

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.

Our store
Based in Walthamstow.

Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.


What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

* £7.55 per hour
* 40 hours a week - weekend working essential
* 28 days annual leave
* Fantastic progression and development opportunities
* Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contribution when you contribute too
* Specsavers Perks – portal to discounts and savings
* Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.

* 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
* Pre-screening patients
* Providing style advice
* Measuring frames
* Taking phone calls


Find out more

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.

Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers

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.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!


Seniority level

* Internship


Employment type

* Contract


Job function

* Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider
* Industries
* Retail

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