Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in optics is seeking caring individuals to join their team as Trainee Optical Assistants. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start a career in a supportive environment, with professional training and development available. You'll be at the forefront of customer service, welcoming clients and assisting them with their eye care needs. With a strong emphasis on personal growth, you can shape your career path while enjoying a range of benefits, including discounts and employee support services. If you're passionate about retail and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Employee Support Service

Headspace App Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate, hard-working individuals ready to help customers.
• No extensive experience or qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store.
• Booking eye tests and providing style advice.
• Measuring frames for customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Retail Experience

Job description

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Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

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 Merthyr Tydfil.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• 37.5 hours a week - weekend working essential (part time - 30 hours - considered)
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family

What we’re looking for?

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames

Find out more

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

Key information

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Area of interest: Trainee Optical Assistant

Contract Duration: Permanent

Additional roles: Experienced Optical Assistant in Shepherds Bush, Greater London, United Kingdom

Salary: Starting at £21,216.00 depending on experience. Full time or part time – including a weekend day

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this could be the right opportunity for you.