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 Saltash on Fore Street, Specsavers Saltash is a busy and customer-focused optical and audiology practice dedicated to delivering exceptional care and service to the local community. The store combines a welcoming, supportive team environment with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, offering customers access to high-quality eye and hearing care, the latest technology, and a wide range of products to suit every lifestyle and budget. Colleagues work collaboratively across departments to create a positive customer experience, building lasting relationships while helping individuals improve their vision and hearing. The store benefits from excellent transport links, being within walking distance of Saltash railway station and served by local bus routes that stop nearby in the town centre, making it easily accessible for those travelling from Saltash, Plymouth, and the surrounding areas. With a focus on professional development, teamwork, and community engagement, Specsavers Saltash provides an exciting and rewarding workplace for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Our team   

The team at Specsavers Saltash is made up of passionate, dedicated colleagues who work together to deliver an outstanding experience for every customer. From optical assistants and dispensing opticians to audiology professionals, store leadership, and clinical teams, everyone plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment. With a strong focus on training and development, colleagues are empowered to build their skills, progress their careers, and make a genuine difference to the lives of the people they support every day. The close-knit nature of the team creates a friendly and inclusive atmosphere where individual contributions are valued and achievements are recognised.

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:   

• £8.20 - £12.91 per hour
• Part Time - 24 - 32 hours over 3 - 4 days - to include working a weekend day
• We will auto-enrol 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 calls

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!