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Trainee Optical Assistant - Hucknall

Hucknall Torkard
£8 – £13/hr
Posted about 12 hours ago
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Trainee Optical Assistant – Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Based in Nottinghamshire, Hucknall is easily accessed from Nottingham city centre via the tram or train. With the M1 and A38 a stone’s throw away, commuting by car from local towns is easy. Hucknall opened over 20 years ago and has firmly embedded itself as a mainstay in the town, known for its first-class service, highly professional and knowledgeable team, and dedication to supporting the local community. The store has seen significant investment over the past few years, expanding into the adjoining unit to create more space for our customers and colleagues alike and redesigning our retail space to now feature bright, modern illuminated frame displays.

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We’re a successful business and it’s all because of our amazing team. A shared passion for great service and doing right by the customer guides our journey. We’re looking for an apprentice that shares the same ethos, someone who thinks going above and beyond to impress our customers is all in a day’s work, someone who is committed to perfecting the customer journey and upskilling themselves. Our team has a long history of success, notably our Lab team were recently finalists for the Specsavers “Lab of the Year” award, the year prior Hucknall won the “Excellence in the Community” award, and in 2024, the Hucknall team were finalists for the “Optical Assistant Team of the Year” award at the prestigious “Optician awards”.

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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:

  • Salary - £8.20 - £12.91 per hour
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Annual Leave - an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
  • 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
  • Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
  • Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

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What Does the Role Involve?

  • Welcoming customers into store
  • Booking in eye tests
  • Pre-screening patients
  • Providing style advice
  • Measuring frames
  • Taking phone calls

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  • Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment

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Skills

Customer service
Communication
Style advice
Patient screening
Appointment booking
Phone etiquette
Frame measurement

Location

Hucknall Torkard, England, United Kingdom

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