Trainee Optical Assistant — Kickstart Your Optics Career

Specsavers; Jarrow; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £12.91 (experience-based)

40 hours per week

Employer pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Jarrow is seeking a proactive Trainee Optical Assistant who can deliver outstanding customer service and contribute to a welcoming store environment. No prior optics experience is required, and you will be supported with comprehensive training to ensure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Based in our Jarrow store with free parking, you’ll join a dedicated team, work 40 hours per week including Saturdays, and benefit from the pension scheme, Specsavers Perks, WeCare

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Great teamwork and collaboration.
• Confidence in using IT systems in a retail environment.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and colleagues.
• Support customers to ensure they receive the best care in our stores.
• Participate in training and development opportunities and apply learnings.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT systems

Communication

Openness to feedback

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Specsavers in Jarrow is seeking a proactive Trainee Optical Assistant who can deliver outstanding customer service and contribute to a welcoming store environment. No prior optics experience is required, and you will be supported with comprehensive training to ensure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Based in our Jarrow store with free parking, you’ll join a dedicated team, work 40 hours per week including Saturdays, and benefit from the pension scheme, Specsavers Perks, WeCare