Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 14,051 - 17,096; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Clinical and professional development opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

A leading optical retail chain in Yeovil is seeking an Optical Assistant to join its team. You will leverage your customer service skills and passion for the brand to create an excellent in-store experience. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay between £10.20 to £12.41 per hour, and numerous benefits including a staff discount scheme and additional holidays. Ideal candidates have prior customer service experience and strong communication skills. Join us to help drive the practice forward.

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant is desirable.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and the team.
• Utilize your passion for the Specsavers brand.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Teamwork

Confidence in using IT systems

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Specsavers, a household name and a Highstreet staple. You could be part of the team. So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

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:

• £10.20 to £12.41 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full time hours with weekend working - 40 hours a week
• OR
• Part time hours - minimum of 2 full days - 16 hours a week
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
• Fantastic progression opportunities

Find out more

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous customer service experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt. Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.