Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant who is passionate about retail and customer service. This role offers the chance to learn and grow within a supportive team environment. You will be responsible for creating an outstanding store atmosphere, ensuring that every customer receives the best care possible. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position is perfect for those looking to start a career in optics. Enjoy perks such as discounts, a pension scheme, and an additional paid day off on your birthday. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team!

Benefits

Family and Friends discounts

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

Employee support service (WeCare)

Paid day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Confidence in using IT systems and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Ensure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

IT Systems

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

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Rutherglen Specsavers

This great opportunity could support your learning if you are an Optom student!

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 Rutherglen, our store has a wonderful team of dedicated members who are ready and waiting to meet you.

What’s on offer?

• One day a week - Saturday or Sunday to be worked
• Salary - up to £12.41 per hour depending on age
• Progression fully supported
• Family and Friends discounts
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

What we’re looking for?

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
• Great teamwork
• Confidence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
• Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process.

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment

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

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other and Health Care Provider

Industries

Retail