Trainee Optical Assistant - Okehampton

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.  Our store    Join the friendly team at Specsavers Okehampton, where you'll be part of a busy, customer-focused store committed to delivering outstanding eye and hearing care. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification through an apprenticeship, and build a rewarding career in optics. If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you. Our team    We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.   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:    £8.20 - £12.91 per hour depedent on experience 40 hours a week across 5 days including weekend requirements Benefits  We will auto-enroll 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).  Find out more  If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:  Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment  Experience in optics or Audiology business  Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.   Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!