Trainee Contact Lens Optician

Specsavers; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trainee Contact Lens Optician in a vibrant Exeter store. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with full support and training, including a funded TCLO course. You'll be part of a dedicated team, helping to deliver exceptional customer service while enjoying a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and various perks. If you're a qualified Dispensing Optician looking for a dynamic environment to thrive in, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sales related bonus

TCLO course funded by store

Medical and dental

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Qualifications

• Qualified GOC registered Dispensing Optician required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing excellent customer service and support.
• Participate in the TCLO course and develop professionally.

Skills

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Effective communication

Adaptability

Customer service

Motivation

Education

Qualification as Dispensing Optician

Job description

We are looking for a new Trainee Contact Lens Optician to join our team in Exeter. On the back of substantial and on-going growth, we're seeking an ambitious and talented Dispensing Optician, who is keen to progress on to the Contact Lens Optician Course! You should be ready to use your passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. As part of the Exeter Specsavers team, you’ll join an industry leader, experience real innovation, and be supported by an incredible team to always get the job done well.

Our store

Based in Exeter, our modern, bright and welcoming store is split across two floors and consists of 12 optical test rooms. Exeter is a vibrant city with excellent transport links. There's something here for everyone; from shops, bars and restaurants to museums and parks for families to enjoy.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 70 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Up to £31,000 depending on experience
• Full time hours
• Sales related bonus
• TCLO course funded by store
• Medical and dental
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• 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!

What we're looking for

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need to be a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician. You’ll also need to effectively communicate with people at all levels, be adaptable and open to change, have a world-class customer service approach to everything you do, and be driven and motivated to achieve your own and the business’ targets.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email [e-mail]