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Optical Assistant Apprentice

Specsavers
£8.20 per hour
Ryde
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn a starting salary of £8.20 per hour for a 37.5-hour week.
  • Undertake an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship, learning to welcome customers, book appointments, pre-screen patients, and more.
  • Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
  • Based in Ryde, Isle of Wight.

About the Role

This is an apprenticeship opportunity to become an Optical Assistant.

About the Store

The store is based in the centre of Ryde, Isle of Wight.

What You'll Do

  • Welcome customers into store
  • Book eye tests
  • Pre-screen patients
  • Provide style advice
  • Measure frames
  • Take phone calls

What's On Offer?

  • Starting salary of £8.20 an hour
  • 37.5 hours a week to include weekend working
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Health and wellbeing scheme and access to Headspace
  • WeCare for medical support
  • Staff discounts
  • An extra day off for your birthday
  • Fantastic progression and support
  • Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), or an equivalent qualification
  • 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 on a daily basis
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