At a Glance
- Tasks: Book customers for eye tests, pre-screen patients, and recommend stylish frames.
- Company: Join Specsavers, a family-run business with over 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn a full-time wage while gaining valuable skills in optics.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in optics with hands-on training and customer interaction.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths (9-4) and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
Our apprenticeship gives people of all ages a chance to start an exciting career, while earning a full-time wage.
Duties include:
- Booking customers in for eye tests
- Pre-screening
- Recommending suitable frames
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.
Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare services for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.
By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store), you will be responsible for:
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
- Ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
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.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications:
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-4 (A*- C)
Course Information:
- Course: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Health and science
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - East Grinstead Specsavers employer: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Specsavers is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for those starting their careers in optics. With over 35 years as a family business, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our apprentices not only earn a full-time wage but also gain valuable skills and qualifications that pave the way for a successful future in the healthcare sector. Located in East Grinstead, our store provides a welcoming environment where teamwork and customer service excellence are at the forefront of everything we do.
Contact Details:
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED Recruitment Team
