Trainee Optical Assistant
Specsavers
SpecsaversNairn, IV12 4BWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
£25,174/yr
Contract
Not specified
Hours
38 hrs/week · Full-time · Weekends
Closing date
17 November 2026
25 days leftJob 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.
If you have current or previous optical experience within a retail environment, we would be keen to speak with you.
Our business
Based in the ancient fishing port and market town of Nairn, our store is ideally located close to the beach, with free parking in the town, close to the store.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated, professional and friendly 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 up to £25,174 per annum
- Working hours - 37.5 hours per week to include weekend working
- 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!
- Work for a certified "Great Place to Work" company
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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Provenance
Source
Specsavers
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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About the employer
Retailer
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