Trainee Optical Assistant

Specsavers, Castletroy, Limerick - Ireland Trainee Optical Assistant 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 Assistant, 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. 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 Based in Castletroy Limerick, our store has off-site parking and bike lockups available. With sustainability at the forefront Castletroy is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. Our team We have a wonderful team of 8 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet, 3 of which have long standing service with the store and eagerly awaiting to show you the ropes 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: ?26,500 per annum Uncapped performance related bonus scheme 29 days annual leave (Includes Bank Holidays) Full time or part time with weekend flexibility No late nights Professional fees paid Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway Access to latest clinical technology and equipment Support with CPD points Regular team events and team building evenings "Lunch on us" - Everyday 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: Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers' lives easier 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). Find out more If you've got all these skills, we'd love for you to apply, but there's also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes: Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment Experience in optics or Audiology business Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology. Checked all the boxes? Now's the perfect time to apply #LI-EM1 #jobsie