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

Located on the bustling Albany Road in the heart of Cardiff, our store is a busy and customer-focused store committed to delivering outstanding eye and hearing care services. Serving a diverse local community, the store combines expert clinical care with exceptional customer service in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Supported by a knowledgeable and dedicated team, colleagues benefit from a fast-paced and rewarding workplace with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression. The store is conveniently accessible via a range of public transport links, with several Cardiff Bus routes serving Albany Road and providing direct connections to Cardiff city centre, surrounding suburbs, and key transport hubs, making it easily reachable.

Our team   

The team at Specsavers Albany Road is made up of passionate, customer-focused individuals who work collaboratively to deliver an exceptional experience for every customer. From optical assistants and dispensing opticians to clinicians and store management, every team member plays a vital role in creating a supportive, professional, and welcoming environment. The store prides itself on its positive team culture, where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another's development, and celebrate successes together. With a strong focus on teamwork, continuous learning, and providing outstanding care, the Albany Road team is dedicated to making a genuine difference to customers' lives while fostering an enjoyable and rewarding workplace.

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:   

• £8.00 - £12.71 per hour
• Full Time - 38 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
• Eyecare discounts 
• Optional paid charity day each year, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that matters to you

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!