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.
- 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
