Trainee Optical Assistant - Colwyn Bay Conwy, Wales

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. 

Our store   

Located in the heart of Bay View Shopping Centre, Specsavers Colwyn Bay is a busy and customer-focused store providing a full range of optical and hearing services to the local community. The store delivers exceptional customer care through expert eye examinations, contact lens services, hearing assessments and tailored eyewear solutions. Conveniently located in Colwyn Bay town centre, the store benefits from excellent public transport links, with Colwyn Bay railway station and local bus services within easy walking distance, making it easily accessible for those travelling from across North Wales and the surrounding areas. In addition, discounted parking is available for store colleagues.

Our team   

The team at Specsavers Colwyn Bay is made up of experienced, passionate and customer-focused professionals who work together to deliver exceptional care to the local community. Colleagues benefit from a supportive and inclusive environment where teamwork, collaboration and shared success are highly valued. The store's optical and hearing teams work closely together to provide a seamless customer journey, creating a positive and rewarding workplace culture. The store directors are particularly passionate about colleague progression and development, actively supporting team members to achieve their career goals through ongoing training, professional qualifications and opportunities for advancement. 

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 between £8ph - £12.71 per hour
• Performance-based bonus scheme available following successful completion of probation.
• Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too

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 

Find out more 

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.  

Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!

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