Trainee Optical Retailer

Specsavers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Greater London is seeking a passionate Trainee Optical Assistant. This role involves welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. No experience is necessary; just a caring attitude and the willingness to learn. The position offers a starting salary of £26k, a store bonus, and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Outstanding clinical development opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but a passion for customer service is essential.
• Ability to work confidently in a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to different roles and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into store.
• Book eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screen patients as required.
• Provide style advice for glasses.
• Measure frames for fitting.

Skills

Caring attitude

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Job description

Overview

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You\'ve come to the right place. We aren\'t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you\'ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don\'t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store based in Walthamstow, based in Zone 3.

What\u2019s on Offer

• Starting salary: £26k (experience depending)
• Plus Store Bonus!
• Working hours 40 hours per week including weekend working.
• 28 days annual leave.
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Regular team events and team building evenings

What we\u2019re looking for

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

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

If you\'re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can\'t wait to hear from you. You just need to be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.