Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Bradford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare scheme

Specsavers Perks

Birthday day off

WeCare helpline

Development opportunities

Discounted hearing/eyecare

Job summary

Specsavers in Girlington is offering a Trainee Optical Assistant role designed for individuals starting a care-focused career in optical customer service. No prior experience required; extensive on-the-job training and mentorship from qualified Opticians and Technicians will guide your progression.

You’ll join a store with free parking, work either full-time (37.5h) or part-time, and enjoy healthcare, Specsavers Perks, and birthday benefits as you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• IT confidence and the ability to adapt and learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in-store.
• Develop skills with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Active listening

Adaptability

Job description

The role

Trainee Optical Assistant- Girlington.

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

Based in Girlington, our store has free parking!

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £8,20- £12,91 per hour
• Full time (37.5hr) and Part time (3 full days) both would include weekend working
• Healthcare scheme
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

What we're looking for?

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking
• IT confident
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to adapt and develop