Specsavers
Trainee Optical Assistant (Part Time/Weekends)
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Trading Standards / Optical Assistant (Trainee) Opportunities – Yeovil
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 employees with years of experience or heaps of qualifications—just passionate, hard-working individuals who can confidently welcome, engage with, and assist customers as they walk through our doors.
Once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, your growth isn’t limited to this role. We offer extensive professional training and development across multiple business areas, and our experienced Opticians and Technicians support you every step of the way. Whether you envision a short-term career in optical retail or long-term progression in eye care, audiology, or leadership, we’ll help you bring it to life here at Specsavers.
Our Store – Yeovil
Specsavers Opticians & Audiologists – Yeovil is a modern eye care and hearing centre located in the heart of Yeovil on Middle Street. We provide comprehensive services such as:
- Eye examinations
- Contact lens fitting and service
- OCT eye health scans
- Children’s eye care
- Professional audiology, including:
- Hearing tests
- Hearing aid supply and adjustments
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In addition to our wide selection of glasses and sunglasses, our branch offers expert personalised service, from finding the perfect frames to fitting sophisticated hearing solutions.
Our branch sets itself apart by delivering all these services with compassion and professionalism to the local Yeovil community.
About Our Team
We have a passionate and supportive team of dedicated staff eager to welcome you into our store family.
What’s On Offer?
Beyond supervision and great training and development opportunities, we provide an excellent benefits package to help you thrive:
- Competitive wages: £8.20 to £12.91 per hour (depending on optical experience)
- Flexible hours, with 7.5–13 hours available on weekends
- Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment when you contribute, with an employer's contribution for your future security
- Specsavers Perks: Access to daily discounts and savings from top brands
- WeCare: An employee support service for you and your immediate family (empowering help when it matters)
- Complimentary Headspace subscription to support mental wellness
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- Paid birthday leave: An extra day off to celebrate you!
- Enhanced family leave and paid sick pay, ensuring a supportive work environment
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What We’re Looking For
If you’re ready to boost your career in community-focused healthcare and enjoy opportunities for development, we’d love to meet you.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Welcoming customers into the store with a friendly and efficient check-in process
- Booking customers in for eye tests and liaising with our clinical teams
- Conducting pre-screening for eye health and working with Opticians
- Providing expert guidance on frame styles and suitabilities
- Measuring customers for frames with precision
- Fielding and managing all customer phone enquiries with professionalism
Next Steps
If these responsibilities interest you and you’re excited to join our team, we can’t wait to hear from you! Remember—this vacancy will close promptly once filled, so don’t delay: apply today!
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