Sunday Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Glasgow Fort is seeking a friendly, proactive Trainee Optical Assistant to help create an outstanding store environment for customers and staff. You’ll support daily service, learn on the job, and contribute to delivering excellent patient care at the busy store.

No prior experience needed—we especially want 1st or 2nd year Optometry or Dispensing Optician students. A Pre Reg opportunity may be available for the right candidate in the future.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• 1st or 2nd year Optometry or Dispensing Optician student in the area.
• Great teamwork and a willingness to learn.
• Good initiative and eagerness to try new things.
• Confidence using IT systems and everyday software.
• Excellent communication and listening skills and openness to feedback.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT literacy

Communication

Education

1st or 2nd year Optometry or DO student

Job description

Specsavers. A household name and a high street staple. And you could be part of the team. So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. We are especially keen to chat with 1st or 2nd year Optometry or Dispensing Optician students who are studying in the area, as there is a Pre Reg opportunity available for the right candidate in the future!

Our store

Based in our busy and well equipped store in The Fort, Glasgow, which is easily accessible by car or bus, our friendly and professional team are ready and waiting to meet you.

What’s on offer?

• Salary: up to £12.91 per hour
• Working hours:7 hours per week working every Sunday
• Parking near store
• We will auto-enrol 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?

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
• A 1st or 2nd year Optometry or DO student
• Great teamwork
• A good initiative
• Confidence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
• Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).