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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.
We are especially keen to chat with 1st or 2nd year Optometry or Dispensing Optician students who are studying in the area, as there is a Pre Reg opportunity available for the right candidate in the future!
Based in our busy and well equipped store in The Fort, Glasgow, which is easily accessible by car or bus, our friendly and professional team are ready and waiting to meet you.
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: up to £12.91 per hour
Working hours: up to 8 hours per week working either a Saturday or a Sunday
Parking near store
We will auto-enrol 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
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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
A 1st or 2nd year Optometry or DO student
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).
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GBP 12.91-12.91 hourly / hour
Part-time
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