Trainee Optical Retailer

We aren't looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you've found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don'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 store Located in the historic old Bank building in Sevenoaks, our three-storey store boasts excellent public transport links, being just a short walk from both the Sevenoaks bus and train stations, with convenient connections to London. Our team Our store is home to a wonderful, long-standing team of 24 dedicated individuals, all ready and waiting to meet you. Our team truly looks out for one another, creating a supportive and caring environment. Life in store Life in our store is vibrant and family-oriented. We enjoy regular outings and meals together, fostering strong bonds and a sense of community. It's a place where everyone supports each other, making it a wonderful place to work and visit. 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 up to £11.64ph, depending on age
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time hours (to include working weekends)
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/ Paternity etc)
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Regular team events and team building evenings
What we're looking for? Some of the responsibilities of this role include:
• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call
  
  Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You've come to the right place.