Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Burnley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Burnley is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant to welcome customers, book eye tests, and help people find the right solutions.

This entry-level role offers full training, a supportive team, and progression opportunities across store operations. Weekend work is part of the schedule, with a competitive hourly rate and pension enrollment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with full training provided
• No prior experience or qualifications required
• Passionate, hard-working individuals who can warmly welcome customers

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Burnley, Specsavers

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 the Burnley, our store is proud to be at the heart of the local community. Located on a thriving high street, we have a close-knit, supportive team who are passionate about delivering outstanding service and helping customers find the right solutions for their needs.

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:

• Full time - 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• Salary - £8.00-£12.71 an hour age depending.
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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