Trainee Optical Assistant: Hands-on Training & Growth

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 8.20–12.91 per hour

Healthcare

Specsavers Perks

Birthday day off

WeCare helpline

Professional development

Discounts on hearing and eyecare

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced pay for family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Peckham is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant to welcome customers and learn on the job, with comprehensive training and development opportunities across the business. You’ll join a supportive team and gain hands-on experience while you grow your optical skills.

This full-time role (40 hours per week) includes weekend work, healthcare, staff perks, an extra birthday day off, and the WeCare confidential helpline, with clear paths for progression into more senior optical roles.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Teamworking and collaboration with colleagues.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Comfort with using IT and learning new systems.
• Willingness to adapt and develop in a retail environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT literacy

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Specsavers in Peckham is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant to welcome customers and learn on the job, with comprehensive training and development opportunities across the business. You’ll join a supportive team and gain hands-on experience while you grow your optical skills.

This full-time role (40 hours per week) includes weekend work, healthcare, staff perks, an extra birthday day off, and the WeCare confidential helpline, with clear paths for progression into more senior optical roles.