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Trainee Optical Assistant – Truro Store
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place!
We aren’t searching for candidates with years of experience—just passionate, keenhard workers ready to confidently welcome and assist customers as they enter the store.
Trainee Benefits & Development
Once you’ve settled into your role as a Trainee Optical Assistant, this isn’t where your journey ends. We offer plenty of professional training and development opportunities in various business areas—supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians. Whether you envision long-term progression or multiple career directions, Specsavers can help you bring it to life.
About Our Truro Store
Located on River Street near Victoria Square, our store provides convenient access—on-street parking is available along River Street, buses stop nearby, and Truro train station is just a 5-minute walk away.
We’re proud to deliver exceptional eye and hearing care in a modern, warm, and welcoming space, right at the heart of the local community.
Our store boasts:
- State-of-the-art testing technology
- Fully equipped test rooms and consulting areas
- A stylish retail space featuring a wide range of frames
- A strong commitment to teamwork, customer experience, and clinical excellence
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This thriving store offers an exciting chance to contribute to a growing team that makes a real impact by providing accessible, high-quality care.
The Truro Team
Our Specsavers team embodies friendliness, dedication, and warmth, with passionate professionals spanning all areas of the store: optometrists, optical assistants, and support staff.
Key values that drive us:
- Collaborative teamwork to create an inclusive culture
- Supportive environment for personal and professional growth
- Emphasis on exceptional customer care alongside clinical excellence
Here, success isn’t just individual growth—it’s a collective effort, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
What’s On Offer?
Beyond robust support and wonderful training opportunities, here’s what you’ll gain:
- Salary: £11.39 to £13.03 per hour (depending on experience)
- Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including weekends)
- Pensions: Automatic enrolment in the company pension scheme upon contribution
- Specsavers Perks: A portal filled with discounts and savings
- WeCare Support: A flexible service for you and your immediate family during tough times
- Wellbeing Boost: Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Discounts: Eyecare and hearing care benefits for you and your family
- Holidays: An additional paid day off on your birthday
- Family and Leave Policies: Enhanced family leave and generous sick pay
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Job Responsibilities
This role demands a keen attitude and willingness to take on tasks such as:
- Welcoming customers efficiently
- Booking eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing personalised frame style advice
- Measuring and fitting frames
- Answering phone enquiries with professionalism
Ready to Join Us?
If these responsibilities excite you and you’re eager to make a difference, apply today!
Warning: This job will close once filled—so don’t wait until tomorrow. Apply now to kickstart your rewarding career with Specsavers in Truro.
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