Optical Apprentice - Norwich, United Kingdom - Specsavers

Specsavers

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Norwich, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As an Optical Apprentice you will be full supported through a blend of online and class room training along with on the job 121 coaching by a fully qualified buddy.

Successful completion of the optical apprentice pathway provides a direct route to become a dispensing optician through the colleague professional development programme.

This includes a fully funded foundation degree level diploma.

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.

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.

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

Recent school/college leavers OR those looking for a new challenge
Individuals with both GSCE Maths and English at Grade D/3 or above, 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?

In the first 12 months you will be:

Welcoming customers into store
Booking in eye tests
Prescreening patients
Providing style advice
Measuring frames
Taking phone calls

What will you gain?
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. At the end of your first year as an apprentice, you'll be a fully-fledged
Level 2 Optical Assistant.

Over the course of 12 months with us, you'll:

Earn a salary paid monthly
Gain valuable work experience in a fulltime role on 40 hours a week
Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
Deliver highquality products and services in an innovative retail environment
Become part of a team working towards a common goal

Months 13 to 18?
Your second stage will be completing the Certificate in Opthalmic Dispensing which will provide you with the skills and the qualification to undertake any supporting role in store

This includes:

Dispensing all forms of lenses and spectacles
Carrying out a contact lens teach
Complex case history
Clinical support
Customer concern clinics

Over the course of months 13 to 18 you will be earning a higher salary of up to £21,500 with the potential to be awarded a full time permanent contract when qualified which benefits from the next pay banding award and an OTE of £24,000.

Applications without a covering letter or CV will not be accepted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Contract length: 18 months

Salary:
From £15,000.00 per year

Benefits: