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. So, if you've ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.
As an 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.
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 an 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
Based in the Haddington Retail Park, we are a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike.
What's on Offer?
- £12.91
- Part Time - 15-22.5 hours per week
- Specsavers Perks
- Free on site Parking
- WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
What we're looking for?
If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant.These include:
- Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers' lives easier
- Great teamwork
- A good initiative
- Confidence in using IT systems
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
- Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we'll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).
Find out more
If you've got all these skills, we'd love for you to apply, but there's also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.
This includes
- Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
- Experience in optics or Audiology business
- Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.
Checked all the boxes? Now's the perfect time to apply!
Part Time Trainee Optical Assistant in Haddington employer: Specsavers Careers
Join our dynamic team in Beverley as an Optometrist, where your career can flourish in a supportive environment that prioritises professional development and high-quality patient care. With access to state-of-the-art equipment, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous bonuses and employee support services, we are committed to ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally. Experience a workplace culture that values collaboration and excellence, making it an ideal setting for passionate eyecare professionals.
