About this role
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 Fort William, a friendly and welcoming store in the beautiful Scottish highland, 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 of £25,174.00Full time opportunity - 5 days incuding a weekend day 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 tooSpecsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savingsBlue Light discountCostco membershipWeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it mostComplimentary subscription to the Headspace appEyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your familyFamily 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 easierGreat teamworkA good initiativeConfidence in using IT systemsExcellent communication and listening skillsPrepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something newAble 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