Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Oban; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £25,174 per annum

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

Part-time option 22.5 hours per week

Pension scheme

Job summary

Specsavers in Oban, Scotland is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant. You will help create an outstanding store environment for customers and our team, focusing on delivering the best care for every patient.

No prior optics experience is required; we provide comprehensive training and support, with opportunities to grow within a friendly 16-person store team in Oban. This full-time role includes weekend shifts and pension enrollment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided for the Trainee Optical Assistant role.
• Strong customer service mindset and desire to help customers.
• Comfort with teamwork and learning new processes.
• Good communication and listening skills; willing to take feedback.
• Willingness to step out of comfort zone and develop skills over time.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and colleagues.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support throughout the store.
• Be part of a 16-person team in Oban and contribute to daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT systems

Communication

Feedback & development

Job description

Specsavers. A household name and a high street staple. And you could be part of the team.

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. So, 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, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Our business

Based in the town of Oban in the west of Scotland, our store offers all the equipment you need to excel in your role.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 16 dedicated and professional 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:

• Salary up to £25,174 per annum
• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week to include a share of weekend working on a rota basis
• We can consider part-time hours of 22.5 hours per week worked over 3 days to include a share of weekends on a rota basis
• We will auto-enrol 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

If this is still sounding 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)

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