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   

The Gloucester Specsavers store is a busy environment based in the popular Eastgate Shopping Centre. The store benefits from a prominent retail location and features seven test rooms, serving a diverse customer base while offering expert clinical services alongside a wide range of stylish and affordable eyewear. It also benefits from excellent public transport links, with easy access to local bus routes and Gloucester railway station nearby, making it convenient for both customers and staff commuting from surrounding areas. 

Our team   

The Gloucester Specsavers store is supported by a large and experienced team of approximately 55–60 colleagues, creating a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. The team includes a mix of clinical and retail professionals, from optometrists and dispensing opticians to optical assistants and support roles, all working together to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the store. With a strong blend of experience and ongoing development, the team fosters a supportive culture where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key, enabling colleagues at all levels to thrive and progress in their careers.

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:   

• £8.20ph - £12.91 per hour
• Plus performance-based bonus 
• Full Time - 38.75 hours, to include working a weekend day each week
• 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.  

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