Weekend Trainee Optical Retailer

Specsavers; Hexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Weekend Trainee Optical Retailer role. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about retail and customer service, offering an opportunity to create an outstanding store environment. With no prior experience needed, you will receive comprehensive training and support. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. Enjoy a range of perks, including a competitive salary and extra day off for your birthday. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in optics, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Salary £9.50-£11.65

Weekend working only

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• Proactive people person with a passion for retail and customer service.
• No previous experience needed, just a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and booking eye tests.
• Pre-screening patients and providing style advice.
• Measuring frames and handling phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Retail Experience

Education

No previous experience required

Job description

Weekend Trainee Optical Retailer

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience; you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Our store

Based in Hexham, our store has local free parking within walking distance.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

1. Salary £9.50-£11.65 (depending on age)
2. Weekend working only - Saturday and Sunday
3. Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
4. Extra day off for your birthday
5. WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
6. Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
7. Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
8. Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
9. Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

What we’re looking for?

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

1. Welcoming customers into the store
2. Booking in eye tests
3. Pre-screening patients
4. Providing style advice
5. Measuring frames
6. Taking phone calls

Find out more

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.