Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Hastings; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant in Hastings. This role is perfect for proactive individuals passionate about retail and customer service. You'll create a welcoming store environment and ensure top-notch care for patients. No prior experience is necessary, as training and support will be provided. Enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive pay and discounts. Apply today to join a fantastic team!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Specsavers Perks

Employee Support Service

Headspace Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Birthday Off

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Confidence in using IT systems.
• Able to receive feedback and open to development.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers.
• Ensure every patient receives the best care.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT Systems

Communication

Job description

So, you're a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you would 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

Located in Sainsbury's in Hastings, our vibrant store is a hub of activity.

Our Team

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

What's on offer?

Along with all the support you need, great training, and development opportunities, we have a range of benefits for you to enjoy. These include:

• Up to £12.41 per hour (depending on age)
• 40 hours per week, including Saturday and Sunday, plus 2-3 weekdays
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks – a portal to discounts and savings
• WeCare – our employee support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• 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 this sounds like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant. These include:

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers' lives easier
• Great teamwork
• A good initiative
• 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 (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).

Find out more

If you have all these skills, we'd love for you to apply. There is also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition, such as:

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

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