At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome customers, book eye tests, and provide style advice in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Specsavers, a leading optical and audiology practice focused on community care.
- Benefits: Earn £11.05-£12.91 per hour, enjoy discounts, and get extra time off on your birthday!
- Other info: Work in a friendly team with great opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on training and support from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a passion for helping others and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 12.91 - 12.91 £ per hour.
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. 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.
Our store, The Knowle Specsavers store, is a busy and customer-focused optical and audiology practice located in the Broadwalk Shopping Centre, serving the local community with high-quality eye and hearing care services. The store combines clinical excellence with outstanding customer service, offering a welcoming and supportive environment where colleagues work collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and maintain the highest standards of patient care and operational performance.
You'll have the opportunity to work from our Keynsham and Knowle stores, with the role being based at either location or across both sites. The team at Specsavers Knowle is made up of friendly, experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient and customer care. Colleagues are approachable, hard-working, and motivated, always going the extra mile to ensure every customer feels valued and well looked after. There is a genuine focus on teamwork, development, and knowledge sharing, making the store an inclusive place where individuals are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop long-term careers within the business.
What’s on Offer?
- £11.05- £12.91 per hour
- Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
- Auto-enrolment 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
- An additional paid day off on your birthday
- 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 calls
If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Trainee Optical Assistant in Bristol employer: Specsavers
Specsavers is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers numerous opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in the vibrant field of brand marketing. Located in the UK and ROI, Specsavers provides a supportive environment that values innovation and community engagement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
