Trainee Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Porthmadog is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant who is passionate about customer service. This role does not require previous experience but focuses on creating an outstanding environment for customers. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, teamwork ability, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits, including a pension scheme, discounts, and additional leave on your birthday.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee discounts through Specsavers Perks

Employee support service (WeCare)

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Qualifications

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Confidence in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Ensure every patient receives the best care.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Good initiative

Confidence in using IT systems

Excellent communication skills

Willing 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 fitէն here. So, 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.

Our store

Based in Porthmadog.

What’s on offer?

• Salary £10.20 - £12.41 per hour (depending on experience)
• Working hours 37.5 (store open Mon - Sat, 9am - 5pm)
• Benefits
Functionally list of benefits as separate items below:
• 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?

• 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! Or for more information please email [e-mail] or call 07860666213.