Overview
Are you a motivated individual with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You’ve come to the right place.
We have an amazing opportunity to join our brand new store opening in Fort William in March 2026. As we are aiming to fill this position prior to store opening the training will take place at our Oban store, you will need to be able to commute to Oban store for initial training but there will be accommodations made in terms of start and finish times and travel subsistence. As long as you’re ready to be your best, be hands on and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as an Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers Fort William. Alongside your hard work supporting our customers and colleagues, we’ll support you to grow your skills further than you thought possible. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing better hear and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Our store
You’ll find our Fort William store conveniently located at Tweedale. The store is easy to reach by public transport, and for those driving, there’s plenty of parking available. Inside, you’ll discover a modern, well-equipped environment designed to deliver the best possible experience for both customers and colleagues.
Our team
You’ll be joining a supportive team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. We work closely together and pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and collaborative environment. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or step into a more senior role, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
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:
* £10.20 to £12.41 an hour (dependent on experience)
* Full time hours Monday to Saturday (37.5 hours)
* We will auto-enrol 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
* Great ambition
* Experience in Optics desirable, but not essential
* Commercially minded
* Experience in a fast faced retail environment
* Customer service champion
* Eye for detail and positive attitude
* Be flexible and adaptable
* Passionate people person
Find out more
If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. We can’t wait for you to apply!
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