Trainee Optical Assistant - Hamilton

Date: 26 May 2026

Location: Hamilton, SCT, GB, ML3 7AG

Company: Specsavers

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. 

Our store   

Busy store based in Hamlton town centre, there is free parking and great transport links.    

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of friendly, professional 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:   

  • £12.91 per hour 
  • Full time, 38 hours per week with alternative weekend working to include Saturday and Sunday's
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off
  • Specsavers Perks: High street discounts
  • Funded access to the Headspace App to support your wellbeing
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Pension enrolment
  • Eyecare and earcare discounts for you and the family
  • Great progression 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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