Apprentice Optical Assistant
Elliott and Heath Optometrists
About the Role
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Optical Assistant based in Chesterfield The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience within Elliott & Heath Opticians supporting day to day tasks whilst gaining on the job qualifications.
Are you looking for a career in optics with full training and support? We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Optical Apprentice to join our professional team and train towards becoming a qualified Dispensing Optician.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of 5 good GCSE grades, including English, Maths, and Science
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to work Saturdays as part of a flexible schedule
- Smart appearance and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service
- Hand dexterity to learn to assemble spectacles
- A willingness to learn and develop in a professional, business-focused environment
What We Offer:
- Full on-the-job training with the opportunity to progress to a Dispensing Optician qualification
- A supportive and structured learning environment
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic optical practice
- Career progression opportunities in the optical industry
If you're motivated, eager to learn, and looking for a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you!
This is an extremely rare opportunity with a prestigious independent practice to gain a degree level qualification without university fees while earning a wage.
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.
About the Training
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Training Provider
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Course/Training
Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)