Trainee Optical Assistant

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

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard‑workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

Our store

Located in the heart of Guildford, our Specsavers store offers a vibrant, friendly, and professional environment where customer care and clinical excellence come first. With five fully equipped test rooms, we provide a comprehensive range of optical and audiology services, supported by state of the art technology and a highly skilled, dedicated team.

With excellent transport links—including a short 7 minute walk from Guildford Train Station, just 3 minutes from Friary Bus Station. For those travelling by car, several nearby public car parks offer convenient and reasonably priced parking within minutes of the store, as well as convenient access via Guildford’s Park & Ride services from Artington and Merrow, which offer bus services into the town centre—the store is perfectly placed for both customers and colleagues. With a strong local reputation for outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere, our Guildford team is proud to be a trusted part of the community.

Our team

At Guildford Specsavers, we’re more than just a store – we’re a close‑knit team passionate about delivering exceptional eye care. From our warm and welcoming front‑of‑house colleagues to our highly skilled optometrists, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants, every team member plays a vital role in creating a reassuring, personalised experience for every customer who walks through our doors.

You’ll be joining a fantastic, friendly group who genuinely love what they do and always look out for one another. Whether you’re taking your first steps in optical retail or looking to grow and develop your clinical career, you’ll feel right at home in our supportive, people‑focused store.

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £12.91ph, depending on experience
• Full time - 40.5 hours a week, to include weekend working
• Free gym membership at Puregym after probation
• 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?

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre‑screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

Find out more

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.

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