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Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers
Up to £12.91 per hour
Southampton
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn up to £12.91 per hour working full-time (40 hours per week).
  • Gain experience as a Trainee Optical Assistant with no prior experience needed.
  • Work in a customer-facing role with responsibilities including welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice.
  • The role closes when filled, so apply today!

About the Role

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience. You will 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?

  • Up to £12.91 an hour
  • Full time (40 hours per week) including an element of weekend working
  • Staff discounts
  • Birthday day off on top of your standard allowance
  • Health and wellbeing scheme and support: WeCare and Headspace App
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company

What We’re Looking For?

  • Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
  • Great teamwork
  • Good focus
  • 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcoming customers into store
  • Booking in eye tests
  • Pre-screening patients
  • Style advice and fitting of frames
  • Taking measurements
  • Taking phones calls

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment