Sales Assistant / Trainee Optical Assistant

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career in Optics as a Sales Assistant (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Specsavers world)? If so you've come to the right place.

We're looking for passionate, hard‐workers with some previous customer service experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you've found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won'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 storeBased in Whiteley Shopping Centre our store is opposite Market Square car park and has great transport links.

Our teamWe have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What's on OfferWorking in our vibrant and modern Whiteley store means you'll be equipped with all the tools you need to succeed and surrounded by an inclusive and welcoming team of professionals. 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:

Up to £12.91 per hour depending on experience

Full time hours: either 40 hours over 5 days or 38 hours over 4 days (regular weekend hours required for both)

Bonus potential

Quarterly team building events

Free parking

Discount in shopping centre

Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)

Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

Working for a certified Great Place to Work company

If you're motivated, have Optics experience and are eager to progress as well as being passionate about patient care, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What Will You Be DoingIn addition to your current Optical Assistant responsibilities, you'll play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues, contributing to an outstanding experience in-store.

Ready to Take the Next StepChecked all the boxes? This job will closed when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

Find out moreIf you're ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can't wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.

Got what we're looking for? Please apply today.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English