Specsavers
Trainee Optical Assistant
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Specsavers. A household name and a high street staple. And you could be part of the team.
So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. Don't worry if you don't have previous optical experience as full training and support can be offered for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is keen to have a career within optics and is a people person and able to offer the best customer service each and every time.
As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.
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Our Store
Based at 33-35 Market Square, Stonehaven, AB39 2BA, we are located on the coast, so you can enjoy a walk along the beach on your lunch break! The store is easily accessible by bus or train and parking is available nearby too.
What’s on offer?
Our welcoming Stonehaven store is a wonderful place to work, with a friendly and professional team and all the equipment you need to ensure you can do your job to the best of your abilities. 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:
- Full time: 38 hours working 4 days out of 7, including weekends
- Salary up to £12.91 per hour which is negotiable for experienced candidates
- Bonus scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Staff discount for you and family or friends on optical services and products
- Company sick pay
- Perks plus discount platform
- Pension contribution
- Medical + dental cash plan
- Salary sacrifice benefits such as annual travel insurance, PHI
- Annual paid day off every year for charity work
- Extra day off for your birthday
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
- Working for a certified Great Place to Work company
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If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt. We can also offer full training and support for the right candidate.
Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.
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