Trainee Optical Assistant - Launch Your Eye Care Career

Specsavers; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage up to 12.91

Full-time 37.5h

Pension auto-enrolment

Perks portal

WeCare support

Headspace access

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Aberystwyth is seeking a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant to join our store team. No previous experience required; we provide extensive training and development in optical and hearing services, with support from experienced colleagues to help you grow your career.

You’ll welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames, and handle phone calls. A positive, customer-focused attitude will help you thrive in our busy, community-minded store.

Qualifications

• No prior optical experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Willingness to learn and develop in customer care.
• Ability to welcome customers and assist with services.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.
• Taking phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Specsavers Aberystwyth is seeking a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant to join our store team. No previous experience required; we provide extensive training and development in optical and hearing services, with support from experienced colleagues to help you grow your career.

You’ll welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames, and handle phone calls. A positive, customer-focused attitude will help you thrive in our busy, community-minded store.