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 Llanishen is a busy and well-established store located at Ty Glas Retail Park in Cardiff, serving a diverse local community with expert optical and hearing care. The store has a friendly, supportive team and offers a fast-paced environment where teamwork, customer service, and attention to detail are highly valued. Colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills through ongoing training and career progression opportunities, making Llanishen an excellent place to build a rewarding career in retail and healthcare. The store benefits from excellent public transport links, with Llanishen and Ty Glas train stations nearby, as well as regular bus services serving the area, making it easily accessible.

Our team   

At Specsavers Llanishen, you'll be joining a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team that is passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. The team works closely together to create a positive experience for every customer, supporting one another in a busy and rewarding environment. Whether you're new to optics or bringing previous retail experience, you'll receive ongoing training, guidance, and encouragement to help you develop your skills and reach your full potential. The store prides itself on its friendly culture, where hard work is recognised, teamwork is valued, and everyone plays an important role in the success of the 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:   

• £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!