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Optical Assistant Apprentice

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£8 per hour
Thetford
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £8 per hour (£15,600 per year) as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
  • Gain a qualification while working 37.5 hours per week, including weekends.
  • Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 or equivalent) and no prior optical sector experience.
  • Apply now as the role closes when filled.

About the Role

This is an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship role, offering the chance to boost your existing skillset and kickstart a career in retail, management, or optics.

What's on Offer?

  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including weekend working.
  • Salary: £8 per hour (equivalent to £15,600 per year based on 37.5 hours/week).
  • Support and training.
  • Opportunities for further progression and training.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

To be considered, you will need:

  • GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent qualification.
  • To have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK.
  • It is essential that you have not previously worked in the Optical Sector.

What does the role involve?

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

Important Information

  • You must be able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
  • This job will close when it's filled, so apply today!