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   

Tetbury Specsavers is a welcoming, customer-focused store located in the heart of a vibrant market town, known for delivering high-quality eye care and exceptional service. The store prides itself on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and provide a personalised experience for every customer. With a strong reputation in the local community, the team combines clinical expertise with a friendly, approachable style, ensuring patients feel confident and cared for throughout their visit. Tetbury offers good access via local bus routes connecting to nearby towns such as Cirencester, Stroud and Malmesbury, making the store accessible for those commuting from surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established store committed to both professional development and outstanding customer outcomes.

Our team   

The team at Tetbury Specsavers is passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Made up of experienced optical professionals and friendly support colleagues, the team works collaboratively to create a positive and efficient environment where everyone feels valued. There is a genuine focus on teamwork, with colleagues supporting one another in achieving both personal and store goals. The culture is inclusive and encouraging, with a commitment to ongoing training and development, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to grow their skills and progress their career within the business.

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:   

• Full time - 37.5 hours - Saturday working is essential
• Salary - £11.05-£12.91 per hour 
• 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.  

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