Sales Assistant

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 Sales Assistant role (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Specsavers workd) 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. 

• Up to £12.91 per hour depending on experience
• Full time hours: either 40 hours over 5 days or 38 hours over 4 days (regular weekend hours required for both)
• Bonus potential
• Quarterly team building events
• Free parking
• Discount in shopping centre
• 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: Working at Specsavers | Great Place to Work® UK 

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 about and experience of providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier 
• Great teamwork 
• 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!