Trainee Optical Assistant

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. And 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. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store The Petersfield Specsavers store is a busy, community-focused practice that prides itself on delivering outstanding patient care in a welcoming and professional environment. Located in a listed building within the town square, the store benefits from excellent transport links. Petersfield railway station is within walking distance, while a range of local bus routes serve the town centre, making the practice easily accessible for commuters. There are also local car parks and on-street parking options nearby for those travelling by car. The practice offers a clinical setting with access to the latest technology, allowing colleagues to develop their skills while providing high-quality optical and audiology services. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer service and continuous improvement, Petersfield Specsavers is an excellent place for individuals who are passionate about making a real difference to customers' eyesight and hearing every day. Our team The team at Petersfield Specsavers is friendly, supportive and highly experienced, creating a diverse, positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed. Colleagues work closely together across optical and audiology services, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to deliver the best possible experience for every customer. With a strong focus on teamwork, development and open communication, the store fosters a culture where individuals feel valued, motivated and confident to grow their skills while maintaining the high standards of care Specsavers is known for. 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 - £12.91 per hour • Plus performance based team bonus • Part Time hours - 15.5 hours over 2 days - Wednesday & Saturday • We will auto-enrol you 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 • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! • 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 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. Got what we're looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today! #LI-NS1