Sales Assistant

Date: 19 Mar 2026

Location: Plymouth, ENG, GB, PL9 7AF

Company: Specsavers

Specsavers, a household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

As a Sales Assistant (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers), you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day. 

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: 

  • Up to £12.91 (depending on age)
  • 32 hours over 4 days (to include regular weekend working)
  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
  • Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
  • Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
  • Working for a certified Great Place to Work company: UK's Best Workplaces™ 2026 | Great Place To Work® UK 

 

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. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.  

 

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