Apprentice Optical Assistant AZIZ BROTHERS LTD

To provide excellent customer service to all customers, and to support colleagues within the store. providing advice on all services, spectacles, repairs and contact lenses. As part of you day to day position you will be measuring the frames and ensure they fit perfectly and ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer.

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Closing date: 23 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

  • Working week

    Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    05 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161195

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Greeting customers at the door as they enter the shop
  • Helping customers select the correct frame for their lenses
  • Making follow up appointments for customers
  • Adjusting the frames when the customer collects their glasses
  • Conducting pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
  • Explaining offers and products to customers
  • Taking payments from customers

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Optical Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Long term career and promotion prospects 
  • Additional training / qualifications 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

About the employer

The Glasses Factory is an opticians, eyewear and eye care specialist bringing you top brands and designs at affordable prices. We have been operating since 2009 and our specialists have a wealth of knowledge and experience making us the most competitive, quick and friendly service available in your locality. Offering free eye tests, our qualified optometrists will ensure the highest standards of care with state of the art facilities. Already a reputable business with our original branch in Blaydon our customers travelled from far and wide for our outstanding services. Upholding our focused customer convenience service it was natural for us to bring our stores to the advantage of others, opening in Gateshead and Newcastle. Our services and stores are now faster and more professional than ever making us one of the best opticians, eye care specialists and eye wear providers in the North East of England.

Employer

AZIZ BROTHERS LTD

Address

26 Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre

Gateshead

NE11 9YZ

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Optical assistant 2022

Level 3 (A level)

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