Trainee Optical Retailer

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

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a caring individual to join as an Optical Assistant in Golders Green. This role offers professional training, development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in retail.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace app

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, just passion and hard work.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT Skills

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Golders Green. 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, there are plenty of opportunities for professional development in various business areas, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians. Bring your career to life at Specsavers.

Our store

Located in Golders Green (Zone 3) on the Northern Line.

What’s on Offer?

Along with support, training, and development opportunities, we offer benefits including:

• Starting salary between £10.20-£12.41 per hour (depending on experience and age)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off (pro-rata)
• Part-time hours - 1-3 days per week
• 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 latest clinical technology and equipment
• Regular team events and team-building evenings

What we’re looking for?

Responsibilities include:

• Welcoming customers into the 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 with IT systems, and adaptable.

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail