Trainee Optical Assistant: Career Growth & Training

Specsavers; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends and Family discount

Specsavers Perks

Extra day off for your birthday

WeCare – confidential helpline

Clinical & professional development

Discounted hearing and eyecare

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027 and seeks a motivated Trainee Optical Assistant. You will welcome customers, provide friendly service, and learn on the job with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Full-time hours (37.5 per week) include a weekend day, with part-time flexibility for the right candidate. Salary offers up to £12.91 per hour, plus staff perks such as Friends and Family discounts and Specsavers Perks.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Teamworking and communication skills.
• IT confident and comfortable with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with confidence and care.
• Contribute to a welcoming store environment.
• Support daily store activities and learn from opticians and technicians.
• Develop skills through on-the-job training and progression opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT confidence

Communication

Adaptability

Retail experience

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Specsavers Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027 and seeks a motivated Trainee Optical Assistant. You will welcome customers, provide friendly service, and learn on the job with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Full-time hours (37.5 per week) include a weekend day, with part-time flexibility for the right candidate. Salary offers up to £12.91 per hour, plus staff perks such as Friends and Family discounts and Specsavers Perks.