Optical Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in the optical industry and looking to gain valuable experience and skills.

As our new apprentice, you will be working alongside our experienced team members to provide excellent customer service to our clients. You will be responsible for tasks such as booking appointments, maintaining accurate records, dispensing and providing advice to customers on the best products for their needs.You will also have the opportunity to learn about the latest optical technology and trends, and gain experience in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. This is a fun and exciting role that offers the chance to work with a great team of people, and to develop skills that will be valuable throughout your career.

You will receive:

Your birthday off work. No Sunday or bank holiday working. Access to Simply Health (claim cash-back on health-care purchases). Retail discounts. Cycle to work scheme.

About the Role:

As an Optical Assistant Apprentice you will be carrying out some day to day duties as well as developing certain skills and expanding your role over a period of time. You will be expected to greet customers, develop an understanding of clinically issued prescriptions, offer advice on products that is personalised for your customers, as well as carrying out admin duties and more. The role of an Optical Assistant changes day to day and will develop during the course of your apprenticeship, making it an exciting and interesting position to be involved in!

Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship. Enhancement / challenge - how to develop ourselves. Equality and diversity - treating others equally, respect / accept others from different backgrounds. British values - democracy, rule of law, respect and tolerance, individual liberty. Prevent - safeguarding individuals from being drawn into terrorism. Digital skills - keeping up with technology and effective use.

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.

 

Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.

 

You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:

Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician. Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses. Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non Optical aids such as bump-ons. Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions. Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses. In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others.

 

Other non-clinical roles:

Practice Management - you could complete a management course. Practice ownership - you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise.

Employer Description:
Norville Opticians was founded more than 120 years ago. Today, we remain true to our roots of quality eye care and impeccable service. We believe in providing a high standard of service and only use qualified optometrists and dispensing staff, all of whom are registered with the General Optical Council for eye examinations and fittings. Equipped with the latest technology, and many years of experience, we offer the very best in eye care.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 8:45am-5:15pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative