Trainee Optical Assistant: Start a Rewarding Optics Career

Specsavers; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £12.91 per hour

Discretionary bonus

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

Blue Light discount

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Galashiels is seeking a motivated Trainee Optical Assistant to join our friendly team. You don’t need prior experience; training and support are provided to develop specialist knowledge and progression within optics.

This is a part-time role, with 30 hours per week over four days, including weekends, offering a strong work-life balance. You’ll help create an outstanding store environment, deliver excellent customer service, and gain qualifications.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Great teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness to step out of comfort zone and try new things.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software commonly used in stores.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Open to feedback and development with support from the team.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and the team.
• Ensure every patient receives the best care in-store.
• Participate in training and pursue qualifications with support.
• Contribute to a friendly and welcoming store atmosphere.
• Support day-to-day store operations and customer service excellence.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

IT systems

Communication

Listening

Feedback & development

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Specsavers in Galashiels is seeking a motivated Trainee Optical Assistant to join our friendly team. You don’t need prior experience; training and support are provided to develop specialist knowledge and progression within optics.

This is a part-time role, with 30 hours per week over four days, including weekends, offering a strong work-life balance. You’ll help create an outstanding store environment, deliver excellent customer service, and gain qualifications.