Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Galway; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees paid

Specsavers Perks – our discounted bene

Outstanding clinical and professional

Access to latest clinical technology

Job summary

Specsavers in Headford Road, Galway, is seeking a dedicated Trainee Optical Assistant. No prior experience required; you will warmly welcome customers, book eye tests, and pre-screen patients while learning from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

This entry role offers supported training and a clear development pathway. As a full-time position (40 hours) with weekend work, you gain access to ongoing training, Specsavers Perks, and opportunities to grow across clinical and professional areas

Qualifications

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Eyewear fitting

Pre-screening

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

Our store

Based in Headford Road, Galway, our store has great career progression opportunities!

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:

• €14.35 per hour
• Full time - 40 hours - with weekend working
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment

What we’re looking for?

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call