Trainee Optical Assistant

Date: 12 Aug 2026

Location: Falkirk, SCT, GB, FK1 1NR

Company: Specsavers

Specsavers. A household name and a high street staple. And you could be part of the team.  

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. 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. Full training and support will be offered for this role.

Our business 

Based in Falkirk, home of the famous Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel, our store is close to the train station and has free parking available nearby.

Our team 

We have a wonderful team of dedicated and professional people in our store who are ready and waiting to meet you.

What’s on offer? 

Our busy and welcoming Falkirk store is a wonderful place to work, with a friendly and professional team and all the equipment you need to ensure you can do your job to the best of your abilities. 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:   

  • Full time 37.5 hours working 5 days out of 7, including working one day at the weekend
  • Salary up to £25,174 per annum
  • 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
  • Company sick pay increasing with length of service
  • Perks plus discount platform
  • Pension contribution
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
  • Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

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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