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 Sales Assistant role (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant in Specsavers world) 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  

Based in the town of Milngavie, a commutable distance from Glasgow, our store is busy and fast paced with all the equipment you need to perform your duties to the best of your abilities.

Our team  

We have a wonderful team of professional, friendly and 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:  

• Salary £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (depending on experience)
• Working hours 37.5 per week (part time hours available, 3 or 4 days per week)
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• Development opportunities
• Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at Specsavers | Great Place to Work® UK

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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