Trainee Optical Assistant – Retail

About the role

Join Specsavers as a Trainee Optical Assistant and start your career in a friendly retail environment. You will receive hands‑on training from experienced opticians and technicians while helping customers with their eye‑care needs.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers as they enter the store.
• Provide information on optical products and services.
• Support opticians and technicians with routine tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organised retail space.
• Handle transactions and operate the point‑of‑sale system.

Required profile

• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong team‑working attitude.
• Confidence using IT systems.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly and develop professionally.

Required skills

• Basic IT proficiency.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £12.91 per hour (DOE).
• Full‑time schedule – 37.5 hours per week, including one weekend day.
• Specsavers Perks discounted benefits scheme.
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• Confidential employee helpline (WeCare).
• Professional development and clinical training opportunities.
• Discounted hearing and eye‑care benefits.
• Enhanced sick pay after one year and enhanced family‑leave pay.