Optical Assistant Apprentice

The role

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in an Optics environment? You’ve come to the right place.    

As well as being passionate and motivated in everything you do, it’s important that you’re also a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. In addition to having great communication skills, you’ll also be a team player and have a real passion for making a difference, both in your development and within the business.  

Our 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.  

Our store   

Based in the heart of Launceston in Cornwall our lovely store has a wonderful and welcoming team ready and waiting to meet you and offers great career progression opportunities! 

What’s on offer?   

Our apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to really set yourself up for a great career in a fantastic company, and earn a full-time wage at the same time.  

You’ll not only spend 15-18 months in a paid job, but also learn your trade while surrounded by our friendly, passionate and highly experienced team who’ll support you every step of the way.

Full time hours - regular weekend days are required

£8.20 an hour starting salary

Bonus potential 

Staff discounts 

Dental cover after 6 months

Birthday day off on top of your standard allowance

Health and wellbeing scheme: WeCare and Headspace App

Enhanced parental leave 

Enhanced sick pay

Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] | Great Place to Work® UK 

Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning and at the end of the 15-18 months as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.   

Who is this Apprenticeship for?  

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.  

You’ll need a 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   

What does the role involve? 

Welcoming customers into store 

Booking in eye tests 

Pre-screening patients 

Providing style advice 

Measuring frames 

Taking phone calls 

Find out more  

Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the [Employer hidden] Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below.   

Apprenticeships at [Employer hidden] | [Employer hidden] UK Careers 

It’s essential that you haven’t previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis. 

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