Trainee Optical Retailer

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks caring individuals to start their career as Optical Assistants in the heart of London. This full-time role offers comprehensive support and training, allowing you to grow in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice while enjoying a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team that values passion and teamwork, and help drive the practice forward.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Performance-related bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace app

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical development opportunities

Access to latest clinical technology

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Passionate and hardworking individuals ready to assist customers.
• Team-oriented communicators confident with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into the store.
• Booking eye tests and pre-screening patients.
• Providing style advice and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

IT Systems Proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Strand 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 pursue further professional training and development in other areas, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians. Whatever your career aspirations, you can bring them to life at Specsavers.

Our Store

Located in Strand, in the heart of the capital, next to Charing Cross Station.

What’s on Offer?

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

• Starting salary between £10.20-£12.41 per hour (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full-time role with weekend working
• No late nights
• Pension contributions
• Specsavers Perks – our 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

We seek passionate, team-oriented communicators who are confident with IT systems and adaptable to new environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 eager to join our team and help drive our practice forward, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through our website to learn more about the role.

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