Trainee Optical Assistant - Launch Your Eye Care Career

Specsavers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare - employee support

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Free parking

Pension auto-enrolment

Job summary

Specsavers in Glasgow Forge Shopping Centre is hiring a Trainee Optical Assistant. No prior experience required; you’ll help create an inviting store environment and deliver excellent customer care to patients and customers.

You’ll join a close-knit team of optical and retail professionals, with comprehensive training and development. Benefits include pension enrolment, discounts, and Wellbeing support as part of WeCare.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Great teamwork and collaboration
• Good initiative and willingness to learn
• Confidence using IT systems in a retail environment
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Open to feedback and development with guidance from the team

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and colleagues
• Help ensure every patient receives the best care in our stores
• Work as part of a friendly, supportive in-store team and contribute to a positive atmosphere

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT systems

Communication

Active listening

Feedback readiness

Job description

Specsavers in Glasgow Forge Shopping Centre is hiring a Trainee Optical Assistant. No prior experience required; you’ll help create an inviting store environment and deliver excellent customer care to patients and customers.

You’ll join a close-knit team of optical and retail professionals, with comprehensive training and development. Benefits include pension enrolment, discounts, and Wellbeing support as part of WeCare.