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Laboratory Administrator Apprentice
To perform all general administrative tasks associated with the laboratory To act as the first point of call for non-technical queries To assist with information coordination for laboratories customers and internal stakeholders (e.g. sales staff and marketing staff) To assist in the maintenance of records including CRM tools and accounts software/systems To provide administrative support for on-going projects including those carried out with other Eurofins business units To support the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including the provision of required consumables, equipment and arranging logistics To support the Office Manager in day to day activities and deputise in their absence To administer Sales and Orders including all aspects of invoices To follow up customers for payment and information required To manage customer hospitality on-site arranging lunches and refreshments To manage and file all laboratory documents To support in commercial activities (RFQ process and follow up) as directed by the LBM To liaise with our IT resources (internal or external) to resolve IT issues To manage receipt and dispatch of goods to customers To act as a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Laboratory Business Manager (as required) To maintain all office equipment including maintaining supplies, upgrades and leasing To ensure that he/she obtains and maintains the requisite competences to perform his/her duties (eg technical, PTS etc) and carries out his/her duties in accordance with all Eurofins policies, procedures and processes, including, but not limited to, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation that are relevant to your post, to meet the overall business objectives.Training:As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if required You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio Training Outcome:All training will be completed within the workplace. Ensure you can travel to the office on a daily basis.Employer Description:Eurofins Electrical & Electronic UK Ltd is a leading provider of compliance, certification and testing services to manufacturers, designers, retailers and importers of electrical and electronic products in the UK and globally. Our UKAS Accredited testing laboratories are located in Devon, Southampton, London, Bristol, Castleford and Grangemouth, with our head office in York. In addition to these locations, the wider Eurofins E&E UK network includes Eurofins E&E CML Ltd and AQL EMC, industry-leading providers of hazardous location certification and aerospace/defence EMC testing, respectively. Alongside our EMC, Electrical Safety and RF testing services, we offer an extensive range of compliance and certification services, as well as test equipment calibration and reference RF sources.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Half hour lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Knowledge of IT systems,Knowledge of Microsoft office,Time management ....Read more...
Assistant Sediment and Water Quality Scientist
Fugro’s Marine Environmental team is seeking an Assistant Sediment and Water Quality Scientist in Portchester, Hampshire. This is a full-time, twelve-month contract where the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sediment analysis and water quality sampling activities, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality technical outputs. The Marine Environmental team specialises in environmental site characterisation and environmental monitoring. The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organisations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment. Following comprehensive training, the role involves conducting laboratory tests on marine sediment and water samples, including particle size distribution, total suspended solids and total dissolved solids and other associated tests. It also includes performing water quality sampling for microbiological monitoring projects at schools, leisure centres and aboard cruise ships. Additional responsibilities include administrative support and maintaining a clean, organised laboratory environment, all in alignment with Fugro’s quality, health, safety, security, and environmental standards. This job is for you if: You enjoy a role which offers daily challenges where no two days are the same, working on a variety of projects from the energy sector; You have high attention to detail and enjoy performing tests and sampling activities to specific standards and applied specifications; You can build sound working relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds and communicate well when faced with challenges; You are accountable for your own actions and have a high degree of safety awareness in yourself, others and your environment. Here’s what a typical day would be like: You will prepare sediment and water samples from projects globally for testing and then run a series of tests as prescribed by the client; You will conduct water quality sampling of swimming pools and potable water facilities at schools and leisure centres located around the Hampshire and West Sussex region; You will conduct water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities onboard cruise ships, typically located in and around the South and South West regions; You will contribute towards the production of sediment and water quality results and test certificates; You will assist in maintaining UKAS (ISO: 17025) accreditation for the laboratory testing/sampling activities, including conducting standard procedures, quality control checks, equipment maintenance and laboratory records, as allocated; You will assist in the general maintenance of the laboratory and water quality department including house-keeping, sample storage and sample tracking. Please note that whilst this position requires a 37.5hr week, the company may be able to offer flexibility around working hours and would be happy to discuss this at interview. However, weekend working, working away from home, and overtime will be required from time to time. A full clean driving licence and your own transport are required A full medical assessment must be completed before starting This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship either now or in the future Who we’re looking for: BSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent. Clean UK driving licence. Troubleshooting skills and high attention to detail. Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of tasks. Strong interpersonal skills and works well within a team. Strong organisational skills. Good Microsoft Office capabilities. Excellent numeracy, literacy and oral communication skills. Proven ability to work to deadlines. Experience of laboratory analysis of physico-chemical sediment and water samples would be an advantage. Experience of water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities would be an advantage. What we offer: Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team. Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally. Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including car allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance. 25 days annual leave. Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave. Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car. Flexible working hours. Cycle to work scheme. Free parking. Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other. 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Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customer's specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eyewear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock, take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Teamwork and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customer's specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eyewear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock, take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Teamwork and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3 Apprenticeship StandardTraining 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewear ensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary SurgeonOur client, a friendly independent practice in South Norfolk, is looking to recruit a Veterinary Surgeon (minimum 1 year+ qualified) to join their growing team.Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Hours: 4-day week with 1 in 4 Saturdays (pro rata)The practice team currently includes 4 Vets, 8 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 Patient Care Assistant, and 3 Receptionists. Since relocating in 2022, the clinic has gone from strength to strength, with a growing client base and expanding clinical expertise.Special interests in internal medicine, ophthalmology, or dermatology would be particularly welcome, though not essential.Facilities & Equipment: Orthopaedic, advanced soft tissue and dental surgeryPhysiotherapy facilities and on-site behaviouristSeparate cat and dog wardsISFM and Dog’s Trust accreditedExtensive Idexx in-house laboratoryIM3 dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasoundTwo theatres, ICU, and isolation facilities20-minute consultations Work-life balance: The practice values work/life balance and offers either overtime pay or time off in lieu for additional hours worked. OOH is currently outsourced, though the team continues to review future options.Package includes: 6/7 weeks annual leave (to be discussed on application)Bank holidays and birthday leaveStaff discount in on-site café Location: Heart of South Norfolk, just 10 minutes from NorwichIf you’re a Veterinary Surgeon looking for an exciting role within a supportive and independent practice, we’d love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary SurgeonOur client, a friendly independent practice in South Norfolk, is looking to recruit a Veterinary Surgeon (minimum 1 year+ qualified) to join their growing team.Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Hours: 4-day week with 1 in 4 Saturdays (pro rata)The practice team currently includes 4 Vets, 8 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 Patient Care Assistant, and 3 Receptionists. Since relocating in 2022, the clinic has gone from strength to strength, with a growing client base and expanding clinical expertise.Special interests in internal medicine, ophthalmology, or dermatology would be particularly welcome, though not essential.Facilities & Equipment: Orthopaedic, advanced soft tissue and dental surgeryPhysiotherapy facilities and on-site behaviouristSeparate cat and dog wardsISFM and Dog’s Trust accreditedExtensive Idexx in-house laboratoryIM3 dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasoundTwo theatres, ICU, and isolation facilities20-minute consultations Work-life balance: The practice values work/life balance and offers either overtime pay or time off in lieu for additional hours worked. OOH is currently outsourced, though the team continues to review future options.Package includes: 6/7 weeks annual leave (to be discussed on application)Bank holidays and birthday leaveStaff discount in on-site café Location: Heart of South Norfolk, just 10 minutes from NorwichIf you’re a Veterinary Surgeon looking for an exciting role within a supportive and independent practice, we’d love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team. Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements. To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws. To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working. To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes. Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation. Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey. To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer. To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit. To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer. To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions. To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required. To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team. Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required). Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required. Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team. Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings. To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements. Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe. All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines. Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure. 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation. Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team. Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required. Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities:Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure. 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key responsibilities of the role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for your own development, ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and your own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador, creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections for every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customer's specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within your store. Escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewear ensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure 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 helps 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9:30am to 5pm.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key responsibilities of the role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements. To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws. To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express ways of working. To take personal responsibility for your own development, ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes. Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and your own personal presentation. Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador, creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey. To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express ways of working and behaviour, every day to every customer. To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer. To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customer's specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions. To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required. To participate in all stock-taking activities as determined by the management team. Keyholder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required). Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within your store. Escalate to line manager where required. Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team. Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings. To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements. Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewear ensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe. All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines. Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure. 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9:30am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team. Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure 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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...