Weekend Optical Assistant Trainee — Start in Optics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Specsavers Perks

Birthday day off

HeadSpace app

WeCare

Enhanced parental leave

Pension contribution

Development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers is looking for a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant for the Newton Abbot store. You will be part of a team delivering exceptional customer service, while training in optics and store operations. No prior optics experience is required; you will be guided and developed in a supportive environment.

The role is part-time over weekends, with benefits including staff discounts, healthcare and pension contributions, and development opportunities as you progress in-store.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Comfort with using IT systems and devices.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the store and assist with enquiries.
• Book in eye tests and pre-screen patients.
• Provide style advice and fit frames to customers.
• Take measurements and handle phone calls.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

IT systems

Communication

Feedback & development

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Specsavers is looking for a friendly Trainee Optical Assistant for the Newton Abbot store. You will be part of a team delivering exceptional customer service, while training in optics and store operations. No prior optics experience is required; you will be guided and developed in a supportive environment.

The role is part-time over weekends, with benefits including staff discounts, healthcare and pension contributions, and development opportunities as you progress in-store.