Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers • Part-time • Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom • 1d ago

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

So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Full training and support will be offered for this role.

We would be keen to chat to candidates who have current or previous optical experience too!

Our business

Based at Unit 1, The Loreburne Shoppin Centre, Dumfries, our store is a busy and vibrant place to be with great access via public transport and parking available nearby. Our store has great facilities, including 6 test rooms.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 30 friendly and 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
Part time - 20-22.5 hours per week, working either 2-3 days or 5 x 4 hour shifts (to include weekend working)
Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
Extra day off for your birthday
WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
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.

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