Trainee Optical Assistant (Weekends Only)

Specsavers; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Specsavers is hiring a Trainee Optical Assistant for weekends in Emsworth. This position is ideal for proactive individuals passionate about retail and customer service, providing the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. You'll contribute to excellent patient care and store ambiance while undergoing training.

Benefits

Up to £12.41 per hour

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

Employee support service (WeCare)

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Great teamwork abilities.
• Confidence in using IT systems and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers.
• Assist in providing best care to patients.
• Work as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidence in using IT systems

Communication

Initiative

Willingness to receive feedback

Job description

Trainee Optical Assistant (Weekends Only)

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So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Our Store

Located in our North Street store in Brighton, our store is a hub of activity.

Our Team

Our store is home to a fantastic team of dedicated individuals who are eager to meet you and help you grow.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Up to £12.41 per hour (depending on age)
• Up to 15 hours per week
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
  
  

What we’re looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant. These include:

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
• Great teamwork
• A good initiative
• Confidence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
• Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).
  
  

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.
  
  

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Other and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Retail

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