Trainee Optical Assistant: Start Your Career in Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £8.20–£12.91 or equivalent

Performance-based bonus

Auto-enrolment pension

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a motivated Trainee Optical Assistant to join our friendly team. No prior experience required; we provide extensive training and development across optical and audiology services with support from experienced colleagues.

In this role you will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames, and answer calls. A positive, customer-focused attitude is essential for success in our fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Specsavers Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a motivated Trainee Optical Assistant to join our friendly team. No prior experience required; we provide extensive training and development across optical and audiology services with support from experienced colleagues.

In this role you will welcome customers, book eye tests, pre-screen patients, offer style advice, measure frames, and answer calls. A positive, customer-focused attitude is essential for success in our fast-paced store environment.