Trainee Optical Retailer – Bicester 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 Retailer, 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 team We have a wonderful team of 40 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: Salary £8.80-£11.64 (depending on age) Part Time – starting from 21.5 hours per week Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme Extra day off for your birthday WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding professional development opportunities Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service) 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: Strong customer service experience within previous role 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). 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. Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply