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 Sales Assistant role (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Specsavers world) could be perfect for you.
As a Trainee Optical Assistant in our recently refurbished and extended Street store in beautiful Somerset you'll be part of a store that exemplify superb teamworking and customer excellence.
You don’t need to have previous Optics 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.
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:
- £8.20 to £12.91 an hour depending on experience
- Part-time (weekend days only)
- Staff discounts
- Specsavers Perks - high street discounts
- Additional day off for your Birthday
- Health and wellbeing scheme: HeadSpace App and WeCare
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension contribution
- Excellent development and progression opportunities
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
- Reliability
- 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).
Some responsibilities of this role include:
- Welcoming customers into store
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients
- Style advice and fitting of frames
- Taking measurementsTaking phones calls
- Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
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Weekend Trainee Optical Assistant in Newport 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.
