Specsavers
Trainee Optical Assistant - Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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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
Specsavers Cirencester is a busy and well-established store located in the heart of the historic market town, providing expert eye and hearing care to the local community. The store benefits from a modern clinical environment, a supportive and experienced team, and a strong focus on delivering outstanding customer service. Conveniently situated in Cirencester town centre, the store is easily accessible by public transport, with regular bus services connecting the town to surrounding areas. The nearby bus interchange is just a short walk away, and there are also excellent road links and parking options close to the store. This makes Specsavers Cirencester an accessible and welcoming workplace where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and build a rewarding career.
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Our team
At Specsavers Cirencester, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive, and experienced team that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer care. Team members work closely together across optical and audiology services, creating a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to share knowledge and support one another. Whether you're new to the industry or bringing previous experience, you'll receive ongoing training and development to help you build your confidence and progress your career. The team takes pride in fostering a positive workplace culture, where hard work is recognised, successes are celebrated, and colleagues are committed to helping each other succeed.
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:
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- £8.20ph - £12.91ph
- Full Time - 38 hours per week, to include working a weekend day each week
- We will auto-enroll 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
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 call
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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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