Specsavers
Trainee Optical Assistant
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Trainee Optical Assistant – Porthcawl 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 looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications—just passionate, hardworking team members ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. Once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We provide plenty of professional training and development opportunities in other business areas, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.
About Our Store
The Specsavers store in Porthcawl, located on John Street, offers a welcoming and community-focused environment, delivering high-quality optical and audiology services in a bustling coastal town. Our store blends a commitment to excellent customer care with a fast-paced retail setting, where teamwork and professionalism drive success.
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Conveniently situated in the town centre, we benefit from strong public transport links, including regular bus services connecting nearby areas for easy commuting. Equipped with modern testing facilities and a wide range of stylish eyewear, our team prides itself on providing personalised advice and exceptional service.
Our Team
The Porthcawl Specsavers team is friendly, knowledgeable, and highly customer-focused, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment. Colleagues across the optical and audiology departments work closely together to ensure a seamless, personalised experience for every customer.
With experienced leadership, managers focus on coaching and development, encouraging professional growth and confidence. Team members take pride in delivering excellent service in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued.
What’s on Offer?
As well as strong support and great training and development opportunities, we’re proud to offer the following benefits for our team:
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- Salary: £8.20–£12.91 per hour
- Working Hours: 39.5 hours per week, including weekend shifts
- Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment with employer contribution
- Specsavers Perks: Access to discounted travel, shopping, and entertainment
- WeCare Support Service: Assistance for you and your immediate family when needed
- Free subscription to Headspace (mental wellness app)
- Lower fees for eyecare and hearcare for you and your family
- Additional paid day off on your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
Responsibilities
If you’re ready to join our team, some of the key responsibilities of this role include:
- Welcoming customers into the store
- Booking eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Providing frame and style advice
- Measuring frames
- Handling phone calls professionally
Next Steps
If you’re comfortable with the responsibilities and excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
This role will close once filled, so don’t delay—apply today!
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