Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

WeCare helpline

24/7 virtual GP

Professional development opportunities

Discounted glasses

Discounted hearing and eyecare

Job summary

Specsavers in Leeds is looking for a Trainee Optical Assistant who can warmly welcome customers and help them through their visit. No years of experience required; you’ll receive extensive training and support from experienced Opticians and Technicians to build your career within Specsavers.

We offer a structured development path, store-based training, and a range of benefits. The role requires a commitment to weekend work and full-time hours at 37.5 per week.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Teamwork mindset and willingness to learn.
• IT confident and able to use basic software.
• Excellent communication and active listening.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT literacy

Communication

Adaptable

Job description

Trainee Optical Assistant

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

Based in our Kirkstall store which has free parking available

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Salary Up to £12.91 depending on experience
• Full time - 37.5 hours a week - Will include working one weekend day
• Access to Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday!
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline and access to a 24/7 virtual GP
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Discounted Glasses
• Enhanced sick pay

What we’re looking for?

Some of the skills we’re looking for include:

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking
• IT confident
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to adapt and develop