Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Clifton in Bristol is looking for a Trainee Optical Assistant to welcome customers and support the optical team. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with comprehensive training and development across the business, backed by experienced opticians and technicians.

We offer competitive hourly pay and a suite of benefits, including pension auto-enrolment, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace, family leave enhancements, and birthday-related time off.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; passion and customer service mindset welcomed.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optics.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking 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 in the vibrant Clifton area of Bristol, the Specsavers store is situated in a popular and busy high street location, surrounded by a variety of shops, cafés, and local amenities. The store benefits from excellent public transport links, making it easily accessible for both customers and colleagues. Equipped with modern testing facilities and the latest optical technology, the store is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and a high-quality customer experience. With a strong local reputation and a steady customer base, Clifton offers a fast-paced and rewarding environment for anyone looking to develop their career within optics.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Clifton is friendly, supportive, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer care. Working closely together across both the optical and audiology departments, colleagues create a welcoming and professional environment for customers and each other. The store is committed to developing its people, offering ongoing training, support, and opportunities for career progression. Whether you're new to optics or bringing previous experience, you'll be joining a collaborative team that values teamwork, learning, and providing the very best service to the local community.

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 - £12.91ph
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Full-time hours - 37.5 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
  • Part-time hours are primarily weekend-based (Saturday and/or Sunday), with the potential opportunity to work an additional weekday shift
• 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