Trainee Optical Assistant

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. 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   

Located about 14 miles south-east of Glasgow, our store sits at the heart of the charming town of Larkhall, right on Union Street. With its historic viaduct and welcoming community, Larkhall is a fantastic place to work and visit. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant town and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly team of dedicated professionals. We are incredibly proud to have won the Specsavers Customer Service Award last year and are up for Store of the Year this year so you'll be joining a sector leading store!

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:   

• £24,200 per annum
• Bonus after successful probation period 
• 37.5 hours a week - to include Saturday working
• No Sunday working
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Free Parking
• Extra day off on your Birthday (29 days annual leave in total)
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay
• WeCare employee support service 
• Specsavers Perks + (dental and medical scheme)
• Train station less than a minutes walk from store
• Regular staff social events – organised by the store

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!