Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Full-time with weekends

Pension contributions

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Family leave

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Specsavers in Plymouth is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant. We’re not looking for years of experience or qualifications—just passion and a willingness to learn. You’ll be welcomed with comprehensive training and development across optical and hearing services, with mentoring from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Our bright, central store offers a supportive team, great links to transport, and a real opportunity to build a career in optics and audiology.

Job description

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

Our bright, open and modern store is based in the centre of this vibrant and historic city, surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes it is close to train and bus links for easy access.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to join them and a fantastic team of Directors and Managers looking forward to meeting you.

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:

• Up to £12.91 per hour


• Full time to include weekend hours


• 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


• Working at a certified \"Great Place to Work\" company

Find out more

If you've got all these skills, some desirable experience could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

• 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?