Trainee Optical Assistant/Sales Assistant

Trainee Optical Assistant/Sales Assistant - Lerwick, Scotland

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

As a Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day. 

Our business

Based at 108 Commercial Street, Lerwick ZE1 0EX, our store is a busy and vibrant place to be with great access via public transport and parking available nearby.

Our team 

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet!   

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:  

• Salary - up to £12.91 per hour - scope to increase as training progresses 
• Part time - 34 hours working 4 days per week between Monday - Saturday
• Specsavers Perks - employee benefits scheme 
• Extra day off for your birthday 
• We Care employee support service - range of support to include private GP consultations
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits 
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service) 
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc) 

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. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.