Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Commercial Road, Portsmouth
Fantastic benefits - in store and high street discounts and more!
Large, busy, modern store with great opportunities to progress
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 in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.
Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage.
We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics.
Based on Commercial Road, our store has fantastic facilities.
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:
- Starting salary of £7.55 per hour with bonus potential after probation
- Full time hours - weekend working is required
- Pension contribution
- Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
- Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), 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
Just to let you know, you may be invited to complete a few pre-recorded questions as part of your application for this role. Nothing to worry about, we think it’ll give you a great chance to showcase your personality and passion for Specsavers!
What does the role involve?
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
Find out more
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.
Apprenticeships at Specsavers | Specsavers UK Careers
Just to let you know, you may be invited to complete a few pre-recorded questions as part of your application for this role. Nothing to worry about, we think it’ll give you a great chance to showcase your personality and passion for Specsavers.
It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
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