Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.
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.
Join our small and supportive team at the Hastings Sainsbury’s Specsavers store, located inside the busy Sainsbury’s Superstore on John Macadam Way, Sedlescombe Road. As a close‑knit team working in a compact store environment, you’ll enjoy a friendly, collaborative atmosphere with a steady flow of customers thanks to the supermarket setting. The site also benefits from free on‑site parking for colleagues, and while public transport options are available, driving is more convenient for accessing this store. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced yet personable environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding care as part of a dedicated local team.
Our team
You’ll be joining a warm and collaborative team made up of experienced Optometrists, a dedicated Contact Lens Optician, and an established Audiology service, all working closely together to deliver exceptional care. The store has a strong culture of training and development, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through ongoing support, in‑store coaching, and access to further professional qualifications. As part of the wider local cluster, you’ll also have the chance to gain experience in nearby linked Specsavers stores, broadening your exposure to different clinical setups and team dynamics while building your confidence and expertise in a supportive environment.
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:
What we’re looking for?
Some of the responsibilities of this role include:
If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.
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Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody.
Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care in 12 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of around 41,000 colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe.
