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Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant?
You’ve come to the right place.
We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.
Our store
You can find us on River Street near Victoria Square. There is some on-street parking available along River Street itself and buses stop just along the road outside the Museum. Truro train station is a 5-minute walk from the store too. We are proud to deliver exceptional eye and hearing care in a modern, welcoming environment at the heart of the local community. Our vibrant store is equipped with state-of-the-art testing technology, including fully equipped test rooms, consulting areas, and a stylish retail space offering a wide range of frames to suit every customer. With a strong focus on customer experience, teamwork, and clinical excellence, the Truro store provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team committed to making a real difference in people’s lives through accessible, high-quality care.
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Our team
The team at our Truro Specsavers store is made up of friendly, dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. With a strong mix of experienced optometrists, optical assistants, and support staff, the team works collaboratively to create a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and colleagues. There is a real focus on development and teamwork, with colleagues supporting one another to achieve both personal and store goals. The positive, inclusive culture ensures that everyone feels valued, making it a great place to build a rewarding career while providing high-quality care to the local community.
What’s on offer?
As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
- £11.39 to £13.03 per hour, dependent on experience
- Full-time 37.5 hours; 5 days out of 7 to include weekend hours
- We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
- Working at a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at Specsavers | Great Place to Work® UK
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What we’re looking for?
Some of the responsibilities of this role include:
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing style advice
- Measuring frames
- Taking phone calls
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If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.
Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
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