Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,777,000 - 34,598,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks

Eyecare discounts

Charity day

Job summary

Specsavers St Mellons in Cardiff is recruiting a Trainee Optical Assistant. This entry‑level role welcomes passionate individuals with no extensive experience, offering extensive training and development with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

The busy store provides a friendly, collaborative environment focused on outstanding customer care. 38 hours weekly, including weekends, and pension enrollment on joining are part of the package.

Qualifications

• No years of experience required; passion and enthusiasm encouraged.
• Training and development available across business areas.
• Support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welcoming customers

Booking eye tests

Pre-screening patients

Style advice

Measuring frames

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

Specsavers St Mellons is a busy and welcoming store, serving customers from St Mellons and the surrounding Cardiff area. Conveniently located within the local retail park, the store benefits from excellent transport links and ample parking, making it easily accessible for both customers and colleagues. The team is passionate about delivering outstanding customer care and works together to create a supportive, friendly, and professional environment. With a strong focus on development and training, St Mellons offers a great opportunity to build a rewarding career while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced retail and healthcare setting.

Our team

The team at Specsavers St Mellons is friendly, supportive, and passionate about providing an excellent experience for every customer. Colleagues work closely together across the optical and audiology departments, creating a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to learn and develop. Whether you're new to the industry or bringing previous experience, you'll be supported by knowledgeable team members and experienced managers who are committed to helping you succeed. The store prides itself on its positive culture, strong teamwork, and shared focus on delivering outstanding customer care every day.

What’s on offer?

• £8.00 - £12.71 per hour
• Full Time - 38 hours per week, to include weekend working
• 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
• Eyecare discounts
• Optional paid charity day each year, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that matters to you

What we’re looking for?

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