Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about retail and customer service, providing an opportunity to learn and grow in the optics field. You'll create a welcoming environment for customers, assist with eye tests, and provide personalized style advice. With comprehensive training and support, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a supportive team and enjoy various benefits, including discounts and employee support services, while making a positive impact on customers' experiences.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Headspace Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Employee Support Service

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about retail and customer service.
• No previous experience needed, just a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
• Measuring frames and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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, ensuring every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Our store

Based in Yate.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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:

• £10 - £12.21 an hour - depending on age
• 40 hours a week - weekend working essential
• 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

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 calls

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!