Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20ph - £12.91 per hour

Full Time - 37.5 hours (includes a 'we

Auto-enroll in pension scheme

Job summary

Specsavers Bedminster in Bristol is hiring a Trainee Optical Assistant. You will help create a welcoming store environment and ensure patients receive the best care, while receiving comprehensive training. No previous optics experience is required, and you’ll develop your skills in a fast-paced retail setting with strong team support.

The store offers a structured training path, with hours to include a weekend day, and benefits like pension enrollment as part of the employee package.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for customers and the team.
• You will help ensure every patient receives the best care in Specsavers stores.
• The role is trainee; training and development opportunities are offered.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Job description

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 store

Located in the vibrant Bedminster area of Bristol, Specsavers Bedminster is a busy and well-established store with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding customer care across both optical and audiology services. Situated on East Street, the store benefits from excellent public transport links, with regular bus services nearby and Bedminster train station within easy reach. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team that is passionate about helping customers and creating a positive experience from start to finish. With a fast-paced environment, modern facilities, and opportunities to develop your skills, Bedminster is a great place to build a rewarding career with Specsavers.

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:

• £8.20ph - £12.91 per hour
• Full Time - 37.5 hours, to include working a weekend day
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too

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