Weekend Trainee Optical Assistant – Training & Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

HeadSpace App and WeCare

Birthday day off

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks - high street

Enhanced parental leave

Excellent development and progression

Job summary

Specsavers in Street, Somerset is seeking a proactive Trainee Optical Assistant to join our store. You’ll help deliver outstanding customer service and support eye-care services, even without prior optics experience.

The role offers training and development opportunities in a recently refurbished store, with part-time weekend hours and a range of staff perks. You’ll be part of a friendly team focused on customer excellence.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier.
• Great teamwork and reliability.
• Confidence in using IT systems and strong communication and listening skills.
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and embrace development 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

Willingness to learn

Feedback receptiveness

Job description

Specsavers in Street, Somerset is seeking a proactive Trainee Optical Assistant to join our store. You’ll help deliver outstanding customer service and support eye-care services, even without prior optics experience.

The role offers training and development opportunities in a recently refurbished store, with part-time weekend hours and a range of staff perks. You’ll be part of a friendly team focused on customer excellence.