At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with admin duties, customer interactions, and order processing.
- Company: Join DSW Optical, a passionate supporter of independent opticians since 2009.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification and valuable work experience.
- Other info: Full-time apprenticeship with potential for permanent employment after completion.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a supportive environment with real impact on local businesses.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 6 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
DSW Optical in Blackburn are recruiting for an Apprentice Admin Assistant. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.
About the Employer
DSW Optical have been supporting independent opticians since 2009. The founder has always believed passionately in the need for independent opticians and suppliers in the marketplace. With 20 years in the optical industry, we offer a service to our customers and patients that cannot be achieved when decisions are outsourced away from the clinic. Our team know that high quality service and innovation are needed to support the opticians that work with us and do all possible to do this.
What You’ll Do
- General admin duties
- Unpacking post from customers and suppliers
- Meeting and greeting customers
- Dealing with general enquiries from customers
- Packing and sending glasses
- Using Royal Mail system to send the parcels
- Inputting customer orders into the system
- Ordering lab consumables
- Dealing with suppliers and processing the orders
Training Outcome
Progression onto full time employment
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 6
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 6
Course Information
- Course: Business administrator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm / 30 minutes lunch (unpaid)
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.
Apprentice Admin Assistant - Ref 14977 in Blackburn employer: DSW Optical Ltd
DSW Optical is an exceptional employer, dedicated to nurturing talent through its comprehensive apprenticeship programme in Blackburn. With a strong commitment to supporting independent opticians, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and high-quality service, providing apprentices with invaluable hands-on experience and opportunities for career progression within the optical industry.
