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 Horsham Specsavers store occupies a prime town‑centre location on Worthing Road, surrounded by a vibrant mix of shops, cafés and essential services, making it a convenient and lively place to work. It is a large, well‑established practice with nine test rooms, positioning it as one of the most substantial optical and audiology locations in the area.

The store benefits from excellent public transport links: Horsham train station is just a five‑minute walk away, and several bus stops are located close by, ensuring easy access for both customers and colleagues. For those travelling by car, there are multiple convenient parking options nearby.

Known for its friendly, knowledgeable team and strong reputation for quality care, the store plays an important role in meeting the town’s growing demand for accessible optical and hearing services.

Our team   

The Horsham Specsavers team is known for being a friendly, supportive and highly collaborative group, with a mix of experienced clinicians, optical assistants and retail colleagues who pride themselves on delivering great customer care and creating a positive working environment. The store culture is fun and people‑focused, with plenty of opportunities for connection across the wider local business. Each year, the Horsham team joins up with the three neighbouring Specsavers stores for both a summer party and a Christmas celebration, giving everyone a chance to unwind, celebrate achievements and strengthen relationships across all four teams. With a strong sense of camaraderie, shared purpose and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere, the staff in Horsham make it a brilliant place to build your career.

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 - £12.91ph
• Plus bonus depending on performance
• Full Time - 40 hours, 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
• 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!