Optical Assistant Apprentice

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship

Specsavers Bingham

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.  

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.

Our store 
Located at the Eaton Place shopping centre, our busy store has ample parking available nearby. 

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: 

• Hourly rate between £7.55 - £8.68 per hour depending on age, paid monthly! 
• Full time hours - 38.75 hours, including one weekend day every week. 
• In-store bonus available after probation 
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off! 
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification as a Level 3 Optical Assistant after completing the 15-18 month long course.  
• Gain valuable work experience in a full-time role
• Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
• Deliver high-quality products and services in an innovative retail environment
• Become part of a team working towards a common goal

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

• Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or above, 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
• Individuals who have not worked in the Optics industry before. 

What does the role involve?

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

On top of everything we have to offer our apprentices, we’re just as happy to learn from you too! In this role, a head full of ideas will certainly come in handy and could make a real difference to how we do things right across the business. With us, you’ll always have the opportunity to make a difference. Even though we’re a relatively large company, the entrepreneurial spirit that got us off the ground is still at the heart of everything we do.

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.

https://join.specsavers.com/uk/explore-careers/apprenticeships-and-future-talent-at-specsavers/apprenticeships-at-specsavers/

This vacancy will close once we have filled all available places. We therefore highly recommend early applications.