Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Godalming, East Bolton Moor, Greater Manchester, Mumbles, Belfast; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Godalming, where you will be part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional customer service. No prior experience is needed, just a passion for helping others and a willingness to learn. Enjoy comprehensive training and a range of benefits as you start your career in optics.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Specsavers Perks

Employee Support Service

Complimentary Headspace Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Birthday Day Off

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Confidence in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers.
• Ensure every patient receives the best care.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT Systems

Communication

Openness to Feedback

Job description

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 our Godalming store, we are a busy store with great career prospects.

Our Team

Our store is home to a well-established team of dedicated individuals who are eager to meet you.

What’s on offer?

Along with all the support and training you need, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings portal
• WeCare - employee support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary Headspace app subscription
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• An additional paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

If you’re interested, here are some skills we’re looking for to start as a Trainee Optical Assistant:

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
• Great teamwork
• Good initiative
• Confidence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Willingness to step out of your comfort zone and try new things
• Openness to receiving feedback and developing, with our support

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we encourage you to apply. Additional desirable experience includes:

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

Interested? Don’t delay—apply today before the position closes!