Trainee Optical Retailer

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Morpeth is seeking a Trainee Optical Retailer. This permanent, full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and does not require previous experience. Candidates should be passionate about customer service and keen to learn. The role offers a salary of £10.20 - £12.41 per hour with benefits including a birthday off and discounted eyecare services.

Benefits

£10.20 - £12.41 salary

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay after a year

Enhanced family leave pay

Qualifications

• No years of experience required, just a willingness to learn.
• An enthusiasm for customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers.
• Support from experienced Opticians and Technicians in development.

Skills

Passion for providing excellent customer service

Teamworking

IT confident

Excellent communication and listening

Ability to adapt and develop

Job description

Overview

Trainee Optical Retailer – Specsavers, Morpeth, Northumberland. Permanent, Full-time position.

Trainee Optical Assistant – Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You don't need years of experience or heaps of qualifications—just passion, hard-work, and readiness to welcome and help customers. Once you’ve found your feet, there are opportunities for professional training and development in other business areas, with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians on your journey.

Our store

Based in Morpeth, our store is easy to get to via car, train and bus!

What’s on Offer?

• £10.20 - £12.41 depending on age
• Full time hours – 38.75 hours or Part time 25 hours – will include a weekend day
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

What we're looking for?

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking
• IT confident
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to adapt and develop

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.