Specsavers
Trainee Optical Assistant
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Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet 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. If you don't have previous optical experience, don't worry as we can offer support and full training! As long as you have customer-facing experience and a passion for excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
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. We'd love for the right candidate to join us and progress into a long term career in optics.
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Our Store
Based in The Avenue shopping centre, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA, around 7 miles from Glasgow, we are close to excellent bus links, as well as nearby parking. We are a busy and vibrant store with an experienced team. We are a 3 test room practice and a hear care hub. We have a friendly and professional team of 25 plus 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:
- £15,104.70 per annum
- 3 days a week (Weekend working on a rota basis)
- Free parking available nearby
- 17 days annual leave
- Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
- Extra day off for your birthday
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Specific progression on to a Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, if desired, once eligibility criteria are met
- Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
- 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 preferably need to have some previous Optical Experience, but not essential to be considered for this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about offering great customer service and looking to develop a career within optics, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.
Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.
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