Trainee Optical Retailer

Specsavers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking caring individuals to start their journey as Optical Assistants. This role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, allowing you to grow within the company. You will be welcomed into a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy a range of perks including a competitive starting salary, annual leave, and access to the latest clinical technology. If you are passionate about customer service and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your career to life.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical development opportunities

Access to latest clinical technology

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Passionate and hardworking individuals ready to assist customers.
• Confident in using IT systems and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store and booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
• Handling phone calls and measuring frames.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Surrey Quay, Specsavers

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, hardworking individuals ready to confidently welcome and assist customers. Once you’ve found your footing as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you can explore further professional training and development in other business areas, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians. Bring your career to life at Specsavers.

Our store

Located in Surrey Quays, London (Zone 2), on the Windrush line.

What’s on Offer?

Along with comprehensive support, training, and development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits:

• Starting salary between £10.20-£12.41 an hour (experience dependent)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off - pro rata
• Sundays only - 11am - 5pm
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment
• Regular team events and team-building evenings

What we’re looking for

The responsibilities of this role include:

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

Find out more

If you’re ready to join our team and help drive our practice forward, we’d love to hear from you. You should be passionate, a great team player and communicator, confident using IT systems, and adaptable.

Interested? Visit our website to learn more about the role and apply today.