Trainee Optical Assistant (Part-Time) - Training & Growth

Specsavers; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility

Friends and Family discount

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits

Birthday leave

WeCare helpline

Professional development

Eyecare/ hearing benefits

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Specsavers in Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027 and is seeking a part-time Trainee Optical Assistant. You will warmly welcome customers, help them find products, and learn through structured training and development opportunities with support from experienced staff.

The role offers part-time hours with weekend work as essential, great benefits, and ongoing professional development in a supportive retail environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Teamworking abilities and willingness to help customers.
• IT confident and comfortable with basic systems.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to adapt and develop in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally some experience in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors.
• Support customers with questions and product information.
• Assist in keeping the store organised and welcoming.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT confidence

Communication

Adaptability

Retail experience

Job description

Specsavers in Cockermouth is opening a brand-new store in January 2027 and is seeking a part-time Trainee Optical Assistant. You will warmly welcome customers, help them find products, and learn through structured training and development opportunities with support from experienced staff.

The role offers part-time hours with weekend work as essential, great benefits, and ongoing professional development in a supportive retail environment.