Trainee Contact Lens 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, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. 

Our store   

Located in the heart of Telford town centre, our Specsavers store is a busy and welcoming environment where no two days are the same. The store benefits from excellent transport links, with Telford Central railway station within walking distance and a major bus station nearby, making it easily accessible for both colleagues and customers. The store is equipped with modern optical and hearcare facilities and is supported by a friendly, experienced team that is passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. With a strong focus on training, development and career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and develop a rewarding career within a well-established and respected business

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:   

• £11.05 - £12.91 an hour
• Full time - 30 to 37.5 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days, to include working a weekend day 
• 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? 

Some of the responsibilities of this role include: 

• Welcoming customers into store 
• Booking contact lens appointments
• Supporting contact lens collections and orders
• Teaching customers how to use and care for contact lenses
• Advising on contact lens products and solutions
• Handling customer enquiries in person and over the phone
• Maintaining accurate customer records

Find out more 

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.  

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!