Optical Assistant Apprentice
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Optical Assistant Apprentice
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring an Optical Assistant Apprentice for their Shirley, Southampton store. This full-time, permanent apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £8.20 per hour, bonus potential after probation, and benefits including birthday leave, pension, discounts, and career development. The role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, providing style advice, measuring frames, and handling phone calls. Applicants must have GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) and the right to work in the UK. No prior optical sector experience is required.
The Role
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Shirley, Hampshire
Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, amazing team with supportive Directors, in store discounts plus more!
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you.
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.
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?
- Starting salary of £8.20 per hour
- Bonus potential after probation
- 37.5 hours a week with weekend hours forming part of these hours
- Your birthday day off as additional leave
- No late nights
- Pension contribution
- [Employer hidden] Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
- Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at [Employer hidden] | Great Place to Work® UK
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
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.
Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Recruiter
Nichola Adamson - Email: [contact hidden]
Key Information
Location: Southampton
Area of interest: Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Contract type: Permanent
Apply by: 27th May