Trainee Optical Assistant (Part Time/Weekends) - Yeovil

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This Trainee Optical Assistant role at Specsavers in Yeovil is a welcoming entry point for a caring, customer‑focused person starting a career in optical retail. No extensive experience is required, because you’ll receive thorough training and support from experienced Opticians and Technicians. The part‑time weekend role offers 7.5 to 13 hours per weekend with a pay of £8.20 to £12.91 per hour and a strong benefits package including auto‑enrolled pension, Specsavers Perks, WeCare, Headspace, and birthday leave. You’ll greet customers, book eye tests, pre‑screen, offer style advice, measure frames, and handle calls. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight service, reliability, flexibility, and a keenness to learn, and apply promptly since the role closes when filled.

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   

Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Yeovil is a modern eye care and hearing centre located in the heart of Yeovil on Middle Street. The store provides comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens services, OCT eye health scans, children's eye care, and professional audiology services, including hearing tests and hearing aids. With experienced opticians and audiologists, the branch offers a wide range of glasses, sunglasses, and hearing solutions, delivering expert care and personalised service to the local community.    

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of 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:   

• £8.20 - £12.91 per hour dependent on Optical experience
• 7.5 - 13 hours per weekend
• Benefits 
• 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!