Apprentice Optical Assistant

Meeting and greeting customers. Cash handling. Building professional relationships with customers. Receptionist duties. Booking appointments. Ordering spectacles and contact lenses. Pretesting.

Training:

All training will take place online through Woodspeen Training, you will have an assigned tutor who you will have regular reviews with.

Training Outcome:

Following this apprenticeship we offer career progression opportunities within the optical industry, this could include developing into a dispensing optician or within optometry.

Employer Description:
Elliott & Heath opticians has been serving the community of Chesterfield for nearly 70 years. Originally founded by the Elliott family our practice has evolved to offer a range of services including advanced eye examinations, custom contact lenses and personalised eyewear styling. We aim to make all of our customers feel special while both looking good and seeing clearly. At our independent practice, we pride ourselves on offering the latest innovations in eyewear and optometry. We are looking for a dedicated, friendly and professional apprentice to join our team and where they can gain experience and qualifications they can use as they progress within a rewarding career within our practice.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed - flexibility to work Saturdays is required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Friendly,Professional,Great hand dexterity,Motivated,Minimum of 5 good GCSE grades,,Willingness to learn