Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Stroud; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Trainee Optical Assistant to join their dedicated team in Stroud. This is a fantastic opportunity for caring individuals eager to start their careers in a supportive environment. You will be trained in various aspects of optical assistance, from welcoming customers to booking eye tests and providing personalized style advice. With a commitment to professional development and a range of attractive perks, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about customer service and want to make a difference in people's lives. Don't miss out on this chance to grow and thrive in a rewarding career!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Employee Support Service

Headspace App Subscription

Eyecare Discounts

Additional Paid Day Off on Birthday

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; just a passion for helping others.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store and assisting with inquiries.
• Booking eye tests and providing style advice.
• Pre-screening patients and measuring frames.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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 Stroud.

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:

• Between £10.20 - £12.41 an hour - depending on age
• Full time - 37.5 hours a week - weekend working essential
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
  
  

What we’re looking for?

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call
  
  

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Retail

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