Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £8.00–£12.71 per hour

FT 37.5h or PT 30h across 4 days

Employer pension enrollment

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Specsavers Longbridge in Birmingham invites applications for a Trainee Optical Assistant. You’ll learn on the job with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians, growing your skills in a busy retail healthcare setting.

The role offers full- or part-time hours, with weekend work, and a clear path to professional development within specsavers’store network. Training and development opportunities are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• No years of experience required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a retail/optical environment.
• Customer‑facing role in a fast‑paced retail setting.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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 people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you've found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don't just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

Our store

Located in the popular Longbridge town centre development, Specsavers Longbridge benefits from a high-profile position within a busy retail destination, attracting a steady flow of customers throughout the day. The store is easily accessible by both car and public transport, with Longbridge railway station just a short walk away and excellent bus links serving the surrounding areas. There is also convenient on-site parking available nearby. As part of a modern and customer-focused store, you'll have the opportunity to support a diverse range of patients while working in a fast-paced and rewarding retail healthcare environment.

Our team

You'll be joining an experienced and supportive team that is passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. The team works closely together to create a friendly, welcoming environment for both customers and colleagues, with a strong focus on teamwork, development and providing the highest standards of service. Whether you're new to optics or bringing previous experience, you'll be supported with comprehensive training and ongoing guidance to help you grow your skills and build a successful career within Specsavers. The store fosters a positive, collaborative culture where everyone's contribution is valued and success is celebrated.

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:

• Salary between £8.00ph - £12.71ph
• Full Time (37.5 hours) or Part Time (30 hours across 4 days), to include working a weekend day each week
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Clear career development opportunities
• A supportive and rewarding culture that celebrates success, including a £100 Employee of the Month award and regular team-funded social events and recognition initiatives

What we're looking for?

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

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

Find out more

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we're looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we're excited to hear from you.