Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Glasgow is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant to create a welcoming store environment and offer outstanding customer service. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service, teamwork skills, and confidence in using IT systems. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, a range of benefits, and the chance to develop a career in optics.

Benefits

Salary £10.20 - £12.41 per hour

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Retail discounts via Specsavers Perks

Employee support service (WeCare)

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software.
• Great communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers.
• Ensure every patient receives the best care.
• Participate actively in teamwork and support other staff.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Confidence in using IT systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to receive feedback

Job description

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. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect rockets 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.

Our store

Based in Sauchiehall Street.

Our team

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

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training.once development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefit learning to enjoy. These include:

Salary £10.20 - £12.41 per hour (depending on age)

Hours 40 per week (weekend working required)

We will auto-enroll 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?

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
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• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
• Able toÞað feedback and be open to development, knowing we'll be there to support and guide you throughout your disappointed process (with your openness maize and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).
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