Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start your career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice at Specsavers Canterbury.
- Earn £11.05 per hour for a 38-hour week.
- Complete a 15-18 month apprenticeship leading to a fully-fledged Optical Assistant role.
- Requires Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
Specsavers Canterbury is seeking a caring individual to start their career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This role offers the chance to boost your skills and kickstart a new career within a forward-thinking business while earning a full-time wage.
What's on Offer?
- Pay: £11.05 per hour
- Hours: 38 hours a week across 5 days, including weekend requirements
- Duration: 15-18 months, leading to a fully-fledged Optical Assistant role
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions
- Perks: Access to Specsavers Perks for discounts and savings
- Support: WeCare employee support service
- Wellbeing: Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Discounts: Eyecare and haircare discounts for you and your family
- Birthday: An additional paid day off on your birthday
- Leave: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
What does the role involve?
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who are:
- Caring, passionate, and motivated
- Great listeners and communicators
- Team players with a passion for making a difference
Entry Requirements
- Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
- Individuals who have 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
Note: You must be able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.