Trainee Optical Assistant

Are you a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, 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. 

Our store   

You will be based in our Hartlepool store which is easily accessible by public transport

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.  

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 up to  £12.91 per hour - Depending on experience
• Monthly bonus available after probation
• Full time 37.5 hours (will include weekend working)
• Access to Specsavers Perks – A portal of great everyday discounts and savings
• Extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday 
• Access to WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline and access to a 24/7 virtual GP
• Complimentary subscription to the headspace app
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits for you and your family
• Enhanced 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). 

Find out more 

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes: 

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment 
• Experience in optics or Audiology business 
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.  

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!