Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,923,000 - 36,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

Specsavers in Yate is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant who loves helping customers and is keen to start a rewarding career in eye care. No prior experience required, with comprehensive training and development across store operations supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Working full time (40 hours per week) with weekend shifts, you will benefit from the support of a welcoming team and the opportunity to develop your skills within a busy retail and optical environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welcoming customers

Booking eye tests

Pre-screening patients

Providing style advice

Measuring frames

Answering 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

The Specsavers store in Yate is a busy, customer-focused optical and audiology practice, dedicated to delivering high-quality eye and hearing care services to the local community. Conveniently located within the popular Yate Shopping Centre, the store benefits from a high footfall and a vibrant retail environment, with a wide range of shops, cafés, and amenities nearby. The area offers ample parking options and is well-served by local bus routes, while Yate train station is just a short distance away, providing easy connections to Bristol and surrounding areas. This accessible and well-connected location makes it an attractive and convenient place to work for both local residents and commuters alike.

Our team

The store is supported by a friendly and experienced team of 18 colleagues, creating a welcoming and collaborative working environment. The team brings together a mix of clinical and retail expertise, with everyone working closely to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the store and a high standard of care for customers. There is a strong focus on teamwork, with colleagues supporting one another to achieve shared goals, develop their skills, and maintain a positive and engaging workplace culture.

What’s on offer?

• £8.00ph - £12.71ph
• Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include working weekends
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too

What we’re looking for?

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