Specsavers
Trainee Optical Assistant
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Trainee Optical Assistant
We aren’t looking for people with years of experience or vast qualifications—just passionate, hard-working individuals ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors.
As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience and receive comprehensive professional training and development across various business areas. Our team of experienced Opticians and Technicians will support you every step of the way, helping you shape your future career.
About the Role
There’s so much more than just assisting customers at Specsavers. This is your opportunity to grow, learn, and progress in the optical industry.
What’s on Offer?
- Flexible and inclusive work schedule: 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday)
- Competitive pay: Up to £12.91 per hour
- Specsavers Perks: Our exclusive discounted benefits scheme
- Birthday treat: An extra day off on your birthday
- WeCare support: Confidential employee helpline in the UK
- Unparalleled development: Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Health benefits: Discounted hearing and eyecare support
- Enhanced benefits:
- Enhanced sick pay (after 1 year or service)
- Enhanced pay for family leave (maternity/paternity plus)
- In-store mental health first aiders on hand
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Responsibilities
As a Trainee Optical Assistant, key day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Welcoming customers into the store and ensuring a positive experience from the moment they enter.
- Booking in eye tests, coordinating timing, and handling admissions.
- Pre-screening patients and assisting with initial assessments.
- Providing insightful and tailored style advice to help customers find their perfect frames.
- Measuring and verifying frames to ensure a proper fit.
- Managing phone inquiries, reservations, and follow-ups efficiently.
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What We’re Looking For
Here’s what excites us about your background:
- A passionate work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Strong communication skills to comfortably assist and engage with customers.
- A willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic working environment.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt within a 4-day-week schedule (including nights, Sundays, and bank holidays).
Next Steps
If you relax and thrive under the demands of this role and are excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Act quickly—this job will close once filled, so apply today.
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