Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.20 per hour working 37.5 hours per week.
- Gain a formal Apprenticeship qualification while working in retail and optics.
- The role involves customer service, booking appointments, and providing style advice.
- Requires GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
Specsavers Canley / Cheylesmore
This Optical Assistant Apprenticeship is perfect for proactive people people passionate about retail and offering the best customer service. The 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.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £8.20 per hour
- Working hours of 37.5 per week - including weekend days
- 28 days holiday - Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with an employer contribution
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- WeCare - our employee support service
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
- 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
- It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector.
What does the role involve?
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
Important: Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.