Trainee Optical Assistant: Launch Your Optical Career

Specsavers; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8.20–£12.91 per hour

Probation bonus

Full Time 37.5 hours

Part Time 30 hours over 4 days

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant to join our team. You’ll welcome customers, assist with eye care questions, and learn on the job with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians. There is a strong emphasis on training and development across optical and audiology.

No prior experience is required; we offer comprehensive training, flexible hours including weekends, and valuable benefits as you start your career in optics.

Qualifications

• No experience required; candidates should be passionate and hard-working.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optical and audiology services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Eyewear knowledge

Job description

Specsavers Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant to join our team. You’ll welcome customers, assist with eye care questions, and learn on the job with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians. There is a strong emphasis on training and development across optical and audiology.

No prior experience is required; we offer comprehensive training, flexible hours including weekends, and valuable benefits as you start your career in optics.