Sales Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Whiteley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Customer Service Teamwork IT Literacy Communication Active Listening Adaptability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sales Assistant (Trainee Optical Assistant)

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] - Whiteley, UK | Full-Time, Permanent | Up to £12.91 per hour

The Role

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 Sales Assistant role (known as a Trainee Optical Assistant in [Employer hidden] world) 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.

  • Up to £12.91 per hour depending on experience
  • Full time hours: either 40 hours over 5 days or 38 hours over 4 days (regular weekend hours required for both)
  • Bonus potential
  • Quarterly team building events
  • Free parking
  • Discount in shopping centre
  • [Employer hidden] Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
  • Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
  • Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
  • Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at [Employer hidden] | Great Place to Work® UK

What We’re Looking For

  • 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

Desirable: Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.

Key Information

  • Location: Whiteley
  • Area of interest: Trainee Optical Assistant
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Apply by: 27th May

Contact: [contact hidden]

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