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 Llandudno, the Specsavers store offers a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and well-established optical team in one of North Wales' most popular coastal towns. The store benefits from a prominent town-centre location, excellent local amenities, and convenient public transport links, making it easily accessible for both customers and colleagues. With a varied customer base and a strong focus on delivering excellent patient care, the store provides a fast-paced and rewarding environment where you can develop your skills and build a successful career within optics.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Llandudno are passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and colleagues. You'll be joining an experienced and friendly team who work closely together to deliver outstanding customer service and patient care. With a strong focus on collaboration, training, and personal development, the store offers plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and progress your career. Whether you're new to optics or bringing previous experience, you'll be supported every step of the way by knowledgeable colleagues and dedicated leaders who are committed to helping you succeed.

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
• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, to include working weekends 
• 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!