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Optical Assistant Apprentice
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Salary
£8 per hour
Location
Wood Green, Greater London, United Kingdom
Store ID
0280
Contract Duration
Fixed Term Contract
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Location
Wood Green
Description
Wood Green, 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
Reference
sf-85790-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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