Apprentice Optical Assistant

 Meeting and greeting customers  Building professional relationships with customers  Receptionist duties  Booking appointments  Ordering spectacles and contact lenses  Pre-testing/pre-screening checks  Eyewear styling (on-the-job training is provided) and helping   clients choose their eyewear  Cash handling

Training:
Optical Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Long-term career and promotion prospects

The course is 18 months long with an end point assessment period afterwards. Throughout the course you will be completing modules that focus on screening checks, customer interactions, fitting and adjustment of spectacles, quality and governance, health and safety, materials of frames and lenses, and tools and equipment.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:
Additional opportunities for further training/qualifications Possible full-time position in this area of work

Employer Description:
At Croft and Graves Optometrists, the client is at the heart of what we do. As an independent optical practice, we offer unique, tailored experiences to every client. We have grown our reputation for providing exceptional eye care, and the place to go for great eyewear.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00am to 5:30pm. Wednesday 9.00am to 7.00pm, 1 in 3 required to work. Saturdays, 9.00am to 1.00pm,1 in 4 required to work

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience