Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday leave

Family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Burton-on-Trent is seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Optical Assistant to welcome customers, book eye tests and support the team with daily tasks in a busy store on Burton-on-Trent’s High Street.

You don’t need years of experience; the role offers full training and development across optical, audiology and retail, with a supportive team and clear chances for career progression and personal growth.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required
• Passionate and hard-working
• Customer service mindset

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

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 on Burton-on-Trent’s bustling High Street, Specsavers is a busy and well-established store at the heart of the local community, providing exceptional optical and audiology services. The store features six fully equipped test rooms, enabling the team to deliver a high volume of clinical appointments while maintaining excellent standards of patient care. Conveniently situated close to Coopers Square Shopping Centre and a range of retail and leisure amenities, the store enjoys excellent public transport links, with numerous local and regional bus services stopping nearby and Burton-on-Trent railway station within walking distance, offering direct connections to major cities including Derby, Birmingham and Nottingham. This central location creates a vibrant workplace that is easily accessible.

Our team

You’ll be joining a welcoming, experienced and supportive team that is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and customer service. The store is home to a diverse group of colleagues across optical, audiology and retail functions, all working collaboratively to create a positive experience for every customer. Team members are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another's development and celebrate success together, creating a culture that is both professional and friendly. With a strong focus on coaching, continuous learning and career progression, Burton-on-Trent Specsavers offers an environment where colleagues are empowered to develop their skills, build confidence and fulfil their potential while making a real difference to the local community.

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:

• £8.20ph - £12.91 per hour
• Full Time - 40 - 42 hours per week, 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
• 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!
• 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

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.