Trainee Optical Assistant

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 fit 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. This is an ideal opportunity for someone studying Optometry locally!

Our storeBased in our busy and well-equipped store in Rutherglen, our friendly and professional team 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 £11.05- £12.91 per hour (depending on experience)

Working hours 8‐16 (weekend days only)

On street 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

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?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

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!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

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