Trainee Optical Assistant – Retail (Barrow-in-Furness)

About the role

Join Specsavers as a Trainee Optical Assistant and start your career in a friendly retail environment. You will be the first point of contact for customers, helping them feel welcome and supported as they explore our eye‑care services.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers entering the store.
• Provide basic information about products and services.
• Support experienced opticians and technicians during appointments.
• Maintain a clean and organised retail space.

Required profile

• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong teamwork attitude.
• Confidence using IT systems.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to adapt and develop in a fast‑moving environment.

Required skills

• IT

What we offer

• Salary up to £12.91 per hour, DOE.
• Full‑time (36.5 h/week) or part‑time (minimum 3 days/week) options, both including a weekend day.
• Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme.
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• WeCare confidential employee helpline.
• Clinical and professional development opportunities.
• Discounted hearing and eye‑care benefits.
• Enhanced sick pay after one year of service.
• Enhanced family‑leave pay (maternity/paternity).