Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Godalming; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Godalming. This role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities while ensuring excellent customer service in a busy store environment. Ideal for proactive individuals looking to start a career in optics.

Benefits

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks for discounts

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Qualifications

• Passion for excellent customer service.
• Willingness to step out of your comfort zone.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment.
• Ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Communication

Listening Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Trainee Optical Assistant role at Specsavers.

This is a great opportunity for proactive, people-oriented individuals passionate about retail and customer service. No previous experience is required; just a willingness to create an outstanding store environment and ensure excellent patient care.

Our Store

Located in Godalming, our store is busy with excellent career prospects.

Our Team

Our team comprises dedicated individuals eager to welcome you.

What’s on offer?

We provide comprehensive support, training, and development opportunities, along with benefits such as:

• Up to £12.41 per hour (depending on age)
• 37.5 hours per week, including weekends
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions
• Specsavers Perks for discounts and savings
• WeCare employee support service
• Complimentary Headspace subscription
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• An additional paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay

What we’re looking for?

Skills needed include:

• Passion for excellent customer service
• Great teamwork and initiative
• IT proficiency
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Willingness to step out of your comfort zone
• Openness to feedback and development

Desirable experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or audiology
• Basic knowledge of optical/audiology terminology

If interested, apply promptly as the position closes when filled.

Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other and Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Retail