Trainee Optical Assistant

Location: Galashiels, SCT, GB

Specsavers. A household name and a high street staple. And you could be part of the team.

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. If you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous 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. Full training and support will be offered for this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work towards qualifications and develop specialist knowledge and also allow  different career opportunities within optics. This is a rewarding role where the work you do will help make a genuine difference in our patients day-to-day life.

Our business

Based in Galashiels, a friendly and welcoming store in the beautiful Scottish Borders, with fantastic facilities and accessible by road or public transport.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated and professional people in our store who are ready and waiting to meet you.

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:

Salary: up to £12.91 per hour - pay progression with experience and responsibilities

Discretionary bonus

Part-time: 30 hours per week over 4 days, to include weekend working - once probationary period is passed, there will be the opportunity to work alternate weekends (with the exception of holiday cover), offering you a fantastic work/life balance

28 days leave per year (pro rata) plus an additional paid day off for your birthday!

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

Blue Light discount

Costco membership

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

Family leave and company sick pay

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

A good initiative

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)

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today! #LI-LH1