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: Full-time apprenticeship with great career progression opportunities.
- 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 19575 - 23925 £ 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, and 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.
About the Employer
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.
What You'll Do
- 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
- Ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
Training Outcome
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 - Sheffield Specsavers employer: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Specsavers is an exceptional employer that offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, perfect for those starting their career in optics. With over 35 years as a family business, we prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you become a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant. Located in Sheffield, our store fosters a culture of teamwork and customer service excellence, making it a rewarding place to work while earning a full-time wage.
Contact Details:
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED Recruitment Team
