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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. So, 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 Linlithgow.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of 14 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.
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:
Salary- £10.20-£12.41 per hour (depending on age)
Working hours- 37.5 weekend working required
Benefits
We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
What we’re looking for?
If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant. These include:
Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
Great teamwork
A good initiative
Confidence in using IT systems
Excellent communication and listening skills
Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).
Find out more
If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:
Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Seniority level Seniority level Internship
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other and Health Care Provider
Industries Retail
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