Trainee Optical Assistant: Full‑Time Training & Growth

Specsavers; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Competitive hourly wage £12.91

Friend & Family discount

Specsavers Perks

Birthday day off

WeCare helpline

Development opportunities

Hearing/eye care discounts

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027, inviting applications for a Trainee Optical Assistant. You will welcome customers, help them choose eyewear and support day-to-day store operations.

We offer extensive on-the-job training, development across business areas, and the backing of experienced Opticians and Technicians to help you grow your career in optics with a supportive team and progressive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Teamworking.
• IT confident.
• Excellent communication and listening.
• Ability to adapt and develop.
• Ideally, experience working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills

Passion for customer service

Teamwork

IT confident

Excellent communication and listening

Ability to adapt and develop

Retail experience

Job description

Specsavers Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027, inviting applications for a Trainee Optical Assistant. You will welcome customers, help them choose eyewear and support day-to-day store operations.

We offer extensive on-the-job training, development across business areas, and the backing of experienced Opticians and Technicians to help you grow your career in optics with a supportive team and progressive opportunities.