Trainee Optical Assistant - Whitstable, Kent 1

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 Whitstable, our Specsavers store is a welcoming and vibrant hub for the local community. Whitstable is a lively seaside town, known for its beautiful coastline, independent shops, cosy cafés and famous harbour – perfect for a stroll on your lunch break or after work. Getting here is easy – we’re well-connected by public transport, with regular bus routes and Whitstable train station just a short walk away. For those driving, there’s convenient parking nearby, making your commute stress-free. If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, you’ll love being part of our Whitstable store.

Our team  

We’re proud to have a fantastic team of around 15 passionate and dedicated professionals here at Specsavers Whitstable. Every team member brings their own expertise and enthusiasm, creating a supportive, family‑like atmosphere where high standards and genuine care are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a friendly, close‑knit group who truly look out for one another – whether that’s on a busy day in store or through regular team nights out and meals together. Set in a lively and welcoming local area, the store benefits from a steady flow of customers and a positive community feel, making every day rewarding and full of variety. Teamwork, personal growth and making a real difference for our customers are what unite us, and it’s something we’re incredibly proud of.

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:   

• Competitive salary depending on experience and optical qualification
• Full time - 40 hours a week, to include working weekends
• We will auto-enroll 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!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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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