Trainee Optical Assistant: Launch Your Eye-Care Career

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

Job summary

A leading optical retail company in Aldershot is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant. This role requires a proactive attitude, a passion for customer service, and the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. The position offers structured training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive hourly rate of up to £12.41 and numerous employee benefits including discounts and additional paid time off for birthdays.

Benefits

Up to £12.41 per hour

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks for discounts

Employee support service

Subscription to Headspace app

Eye and hearing care discounts

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, just a passion for customer service.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Job description

A leading optical retail company in Aldershot is seeking a Trainee Optical Assistant. This role requires a proactive attitude, a passion for customer service, and the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. The position offers structured training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive hourly rate of up to £12.41 and numerous employee benefits including discounts and additional paid time off for birthdays.