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. 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
* Good focus
* 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).
Responsibilities
* Welcoming customers into store
* Booking in eye tests
* Pre‑screening patients
* Style advice and fitting of frames
* Taking measurements
* Taking phones calls
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer service environment
Benefits
* Up to £12.91 per hour depending on experience
* Weekend hours (one or both days of the weekend each week)
* Specsavers Perks – our 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 sick pay (after a year of service)
* Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
* Working for a certified Great Place to Work company
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