Trainee Optical Retailer

Specsavers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking caring individuals to embark on a rewarding career as Optical Assistants. This role offers a supportive environment with professional training and development opportunities. You will engage with customers, ensuring they receive the best service possible. With a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week, including one weekend day, you will enjoy a range of perks including a friends and family discount, an extra day off for your birthday, and enhanced sick pay. If you are passionate about customer service and eager to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Friends and Family discount

Extra day off for your birthday

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced company sick pay scheme

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals ready to assist customers.
• No prior experience required, just a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in a retail environment.
• Assist customers with their optical needs and inquiries.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

IT Confidence

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

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Trainee Optical Assistant

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, hardworking individuals ready to confidently welcome and assist customers. Once you’ve found your footing as a Trainee Optical Assistant, there are plenty of professional training and development opportunities across various business areas, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians. Whatever your career goals, at Specsavers, you can bring them to life.

Our store

Based in Lancaster, our store is easily accessible by car, train, and bus.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary -
• 18 and under (£9 per hour)
• 19 to 21 (£10.20 per hour)
• 21 and over (£12.21 per hour), rising to £12 once fully trained
• Friends and Family discount
• Full-time 37.5 hours/week, including 1 weekend day
• Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme

What we’re looking for?

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking skills
• IT confidence
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to adapt and develop

Find out more

If you meet these criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you. Visit our website to learn more or apply now.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail

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