Trainee Optical 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

Specsavers Bybrook in Ashford is conveniently located inside Sainsbury’s on Simone Weil Avenue, just a short distance from Ashford International Station. The store is easily accessible via local bus routes, making commuting simple and stress-free. Plus, with ample free parking available on-site, visiting or working at the store couldn’t be easier. This modern, welcoming location offers a great environment for both customers and team members.

Our Team

Our store is home to a fantastic, well-established team passionate about delivering exceptional care. Training and progression are central to our culture, with colleagues regularly achieving new qualifications and expanding into areas like Hearcare and advanced clinical services. Many go on to complete additional courses, including wax removal and further professional development. This commitment to growth creates an inspiring, supportive environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

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:   

• Up to £12.41ph, depending on age
• Full Time - 40 hours per week (to include weekend working)
• 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 in eye tests 
• Pre-screening patients 
• Providing style advice 
• Measuring frames 
• Taking phone call 

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!