Weekend Optical Assistant Trainee | Entry‑Level in Optics

Specsavers; Exeter; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Specsavers Perks

Birthday day off

HeadSpace App

WeCare

Pension contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers in Exeter is seeking a proactive Trainee Optical Assistant to join our store team. You don’t need prior optics experience—just a drive to create an outstanding store environment for customers and colleagues.

You’ll be part of a team that values superb service and patient care, with full training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• A passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.
• Confident in using IT systems.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and learn with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Style advice and fitting of frames
• Taking measurements
• Taking phone calls

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

IT systems

Communication skills

Listening skills

Willing to learn

Feedback-oriented

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Specsavers in Exeter is seeking a proactive Trainee Optical Assistant to join our store team. You don’t need prior optics experience—just a drive to create an outstanding store environment for customers and colleagues.

You’ll be part of a team that values superb service and patient care, with full training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support.