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Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers
£8 per hour
Nottingham
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £8 per hour (£15,600 per year) as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
  • Gain experience in customer service, patient care, and retail within the optics sector.
  • Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
  • This role is an Apprenticeship and applications close when filled.

About the Role

This is an apprenticeship opportunity to become an Optical Assistant at Specsavers in Nottingham.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What's On Offer?

  • Salary of £8 per hour (£15,600 per year based on 37.5 hours/week)
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • 28 days holiday
  • Eyecare and healthcare discounts for you and your family
  • Support and training opportunities

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
  • Lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
  • Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector
  • Must be able to travel to the store location daily

About the Apprenticeship Programme

This scheme is for individuals of all ages looking to boost their skillset and start a career in retail, management, or optics. It offers a full-time wage and the chance to gain experience within a forward-thinking business.