Apprentice Optical Assistant

About the role

🌟 Optical Assistant Apprentice – Your Future in Vision Starts Here! 🌟

Ready for a career that's as bright as it is rewarding? ✨ We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to kickstart their journey as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This isn't just a job; it's your launchpad to a fantastic career with real growth potential! 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Master the Art of Eyewear: Learn all about lenses, tints, and coatings 👓. Become a pro at helping customers find the perfect frames that not only look amazing but fit their style and needs. Think fashion meets function! 🤩
• Become a Vision Expert: Understand eye prescriptions like a pro and translate technical jargon into simple, friendly advice for our customers. 🗣️
• Deliver Top-Notch Customer Service: Greet everyone with a smile 😊, help them navigate their options, and ensure they leave happy and confident.
• Hands-On Technical Skills: Get hands-on with measuring frames, making adjustments, and even handling basic repairs. You'll also learn how to use cool tech like a focimeter. 🔧
• Team Player Extraordinaire: Work alongside an awesome team where everyone supports each other to create the best customer experience possible. Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝
• Make a Difference: This role is perfect if you love helping people and have a passion for both healthcare and retail. You'll be directly contributing to people's well-being and confidence. ❤️
• Business Savvy: Learn about key business goals and how your work contributes to the practice's success. 📈

What We Offer:

• Amazing Training: Get loads of fun, interactive training that equips you with the skills you need. 📚
• Career Progression: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! We have exciting future opportunities for you to grow. 🌱
• Fashion Forward: If you're into style, you'll love seeing new frame collections and might even get involved in choosing them! 💎
• Technical Challenges: For those who love details, you'll dive deep into lens technology and measurements. 🔬

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcoming customers warmly. 👋
• Understanding and explaining eye prescriptions. 🧐
• Assisting with frame selection based on comfort, style, and lifestyle. 💯
• Explaining frame features and benefits clearly.
• Measuring frames and ensuring proper fit.
• Adjusting frames for optimal comfort and stability.
• Performing basic frame repairs.
• Advising on ophthalmic lenses, tints, and coatings.
• Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Managing NHS paperwork and records accurately. 📝
• Booking follow-up appointments.
• Using a focimeter to determine prescriptions.
• Communicating contact lens information effectively.
• Conducting pre-screening tests (retinal imaging, pressure, visual field tests). 📸
• Explaining offers and products. 🎁
• Processing payments. 💳
• Troubleshooting basic optical concerns. 🤔
• Understanding business KPIs and their impact.

If you're ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact, apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Helping customers select suitable spectacle frames.
• Measuring and adjusting customers' spectacle frames.
• Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing.
• Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses for the customer.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade Grace 4/C or above), Maths (grade Grace 4/C or above))