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 Tonbridge Specsavers store, located on the High Street, is a well‑established and conveniently situated practice offering essential optical and audiology services to the local community. The store is easily accessible, positioned just a short walk from Tonbridge Train Station, making it ideal for those commuting by rail. Bus routes also operate directly along the High Street, providing frequent public‑transport links. For those travelling by car, the store sits close to main roads such as Vale Road and Avebury Avenue, ensuring simple access by vehicle. Convenient parking options are available nearby, including Botany Car Park and Bradford Street Car Park, both approximately six minutes’ walk from the store.

Our team   

The Tonbridge Specsavers team is recognised for delivering friendly, efficient, and customer‑focused service, consistently earning strong praise from customers for their professionalism and expertise. Staff are known for being attentive, supportive, and proactive, helping customers feel comfortable and well‑looked‑after throughout their visit.
The team works collaboratively to create a welcoming environment for all, including families and individuals with specific needs. Their commitment to high‑quality service and positive customer experiences reflects a workplace culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and doing the right thing for every customer.

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
• Part Time hours - 3 days a week, to include working a weekend day
• 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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