Job Description

Trainee Optical Assistant

Gyle Centre, Edinburgh

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.

Our store

Based in Gyle Centre in Edinburgh, our store have a wonderful team of dedicated members who are ready and waiting to meet you.

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 or part time hours with weekend working every week Up to 12.41 an hour depending on age Bonus potential Free parking Employee discount Enhanced parental leave Day off for your birthday Access to medical support - WeCare Health and wellbeing support - access to the Headspace App Fantastic development opportunities

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 about and experience of providing excellent customer service and making customers' lives easier Great teamwork 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

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!