- GMFJ Reference
259176
- Wages
£7.55 p/h
- Hours
30.00 per week
- Date Posted
31/03/2025
- Start Date
30/04/2025
- Approx. Duration
12 Months
- Location
Talbot Green
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Retail
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Apprenticeship Standard
Retailer (ST0327)
- Employer
Specsavers Talbot Green
Description
Become an Apprentice in our store and you’ll have everything you need to truly realise your potential – from experience in a full-time role to an industry-recognised qualification and the support of a global brand, all whilst earning a real wage.
At Specsavers, we’re always looking to the future - which is where people like you come in. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great Customer Service and would like to pursue a career in retail or management. This Apprenticeship opportunity will give you the chance to spend 12 months building the skills and confidence that come with training in a paid full-time job, all the time surrounded by a friendly, highly-experienced team who will support you every step of the way.
Another way of learning:
Your on-the-job training will sit alongside structured learning that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. At the end of your year as an apprentice, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 2 Retail Skills.
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
- Earn a salary (£180 per week)
- Gain valuable work experience in a full-time role
- Receive comprehensive and structured training, supported by a qualified assessor
- Deliver high-quality service in an innovative retail environment
- Become part of a team working towards a common goal
- Be entitled to paid holidays
And that’s just the start. With a highly respected and award-winning business behind you – one that invests in its people – there’s nothing to stop you getting on here. Who knows, you might even end up running your own store in years to come...
Who is this Apprenticeship for?
- Recent school/college leavers OR those looking for a new challenge
- Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
We’re looking for people who are passionate about providing great Customer Service and wanting to pursue a career in this area. It’s important that you are a great listener and communicator – as that’s what excellent service is all about. You’ll need to be enthusiastic, motivated and a team player with a real determination to make a difference both in your development and the business.
This is a new adventure, but you will need the organisation, commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to deliver the great customer service our Specsavers visitors love.
What does the role involve?
- Pre-screening,
- Frame styling,
- Meet and greet,
- Telephone answering,
- Fittings and adjustments,
- Collections
Whilst you are employed as apprentice you will work towards achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship - Level 2 Retail Skills Apprenticeship. This is delivered in the workplace by Inspiro Learning, with regular visits from a regional trainer who will support and encourage you throughout the apprenticeship.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Inspiro Learning Limited on 0 (Ref ID: 259176)
To be successful in this role you will need to be a hard worker with good communication skills and someone who is able to provide excellent customer service.
Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship StandardApprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Babcock regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.
- Friendly
- Positive
- Hardworking
- Work well as an individual and as part of a team
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
Permanent Employment for the duration of apprenticeship is for 12 months, may lead into a permanent position for the right candidate.