Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers Slough, United Kingdom
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Trainee Optical Assistant

Date: 14 Jul 2026

Location: Gerrards Cross, ENG, GB, SL9 8EF

Company: Specsavers

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. 

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:   

  • Full time - 32 hours per week including x1 weekend
  • Hourly rate of £12.91 per hour
  • Salary review after successful probation period
  • 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? 

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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