The role
Specsavers. A household name and a high street staple. And you could be part of the team.
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. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role 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. Full training and support will be offered for this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work towards qualifications and develop specialist knowledge and also allow different career opportunities within optics. This is a rewarding role where the work you do will help make a genuine difference in our patients day-to-day life.
Our business
Based in Fort William, a friendly and welcoming store in the beautiful Scottish highland, with fantastic facilities and accessible by road or public transport.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated and professional people in our store who are ready and waiting to meet you.
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:
- Salary of £25,174.00
- Full time opportunity - 5 days incuding a weekend day
- 28 days leave per year (pro rata) plus an additional paid day off for your birthday!
- We will auto-enrol 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
- Blue Light discount
- Costco membership
- 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
- Family leave and company sick pay
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 for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
- Great teamwork
- A good initiative
- 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)
Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
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Key information
Location
Fort William
- Trainee Optical Assistant
- Permanent
Apply by
28th October
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