Customer Service Apprentice

Level: 2


Employer: HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS LIMITED


Location: 250 ASHTON ROAD

Immediate start for an enthusiastic apprentice to join the team at Hathershaw Opticians soon to be moving into new amazing purpose-built premises close by. We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that offers excellent long-term career progression, is willing to learn and is customer focused.

Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Expected start date: 24/11/2025

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • Supporting the day-to-day operations of the clinic and contributing to a smooth patient journey
  • Accurately inputting and updating patient details in our records system
  • Assisting with general customer service enquiries – both face-to-face and over the phone
  • Supporting colleagues in the clinic and reception area as needed
  • Learning to use optical equipment under supervision and after training
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment throughout the clinic and reception area
  • Managing stock levels – including ordering, receiving deliveries, and restocking shelves
  • Assisting with regular stock checks, expiry date monitoring, and inventory management
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of all clinic areas in line with our cleaning schedule
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with patients and other healthcare providers
  • After training, using optical practice software for booking appointments, managing records, and processing orders
  • Learning the basics of frame and lens selection to support the dispensing optician
  • Booking and managing repeat appointments and recall reminders
  • Maintaining a professional, friendly, and respectful manner with patients and colleagues at all times
  • Adapting to the evolving needs of the clinic and being open to learning new skills and responsibilities

About employer

A professional independent practice offering comprehensive eye examination and specialist services Hathershaw Optician have a genuine care for health. Our patients can get the best advice and are able to openly discuss concerns without feeling rushed.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: English
  • grade: C/4 or above or equivalent

  • Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Standard
  • This qualification requires college attendance once per month
  • Additional college attendance may be required for functional skills

    We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Multilingual - not essential

Vacancy title

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills