Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enrollment

Specsavers Perks discounts

WeCare support service

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearcare discounts

Charity day

Job summary

Specsavers Treorchy is looking for a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant to join our team in Treorchy. This is a fantastic entry point for building a career in optical and hearing care, with comprehensive training and development opportunities and the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians.

We offer a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) including a weekend day, a competitive hourly rate, and a range of benefits designed to support you as you grow in the business and your career in a

Responsibilities

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

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

Located on Bute Street in the heart of the Rhondda Valley, Specsavers Treorchy is a busy and well-established community-focused store, dedicated to providing exceptional eye and hearing care to customers across the local area. The store prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service through a friendly, supportive, and professional team environment. Serving a loyal customer base, Treorchy offers a varied and rewarding workplace where colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference to customers’ lives while developing their skills and careers within one of the UK’s leading optical and audiology providers. Conveniently situated within Treorchy’s town centre, the store benefits from excellent public transport links, with Treorchy railway station just a short walk away and regular local bus services serving the surrounding Rhondda communities, making it easily accessible.

Our team

At Specsavers Treorchy, you'll be joining a dedicated, welcoming, and highly experienced team that is passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. Colleagues work collaboratively across optical and audiology services, creating a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute, learn, and develop. The team takes pride in building strong relationships with customers and the local community, ensuring every customer receives a professional, personalised experience. Whether you're new to optics or an experienced professional, you'll be supported by knowledgeable colleagues and leaders who are committed to helping you grow your confidence, skills, and career within the business. The store fosters a positive and inclusive culture where teamwork, development, and celebrating success are at the heart of everything they do.

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:

• £12.94 per hour
• Monthly bonus scheme with the opportunity to earn up to £150 per month
• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, to include working a weekend day each week
• 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
• Optional paid charity day each year, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that matters to you

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.