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 in the heart of the local community, Specsavers Gorseinon is a busy and well-established optical and hearing centre dedicated to delivering outstanding customer care and clinical excellence. Situated on Alexandra Road in Gorseinon, Swansea, the store offers a wide range of eye health and hearing services, supported by modern technology and a passionate, customer-focused team. The store features five test rooms, enabling the team to deliver high-quality clinical care while supporting a consistently strong customer experience. The store benefits from excellent public transport links, including regular local bus services connecting Gorseinon with Swansea, Llanelli and surrounding areas. For those travelling by car, free parking is available nearby.

Our team  

At Specsavers Gorseinon, you'll be joining a welcoming, experienced and supportive team that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer care. Colleagues work collaboratively across all areas of the business, creating a positive and inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on teamwork, clinical excellence and continuous learning, the store offers an environment where individuals can thrive while making a genuine difference to the lives of their customers.

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:   

• £12.91 per hour
• Part Time - 30 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
• 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!