Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Newport is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to enhance customer service and support patients. You will receive excellent training and have opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. The role offers a salary between £26,000 - £28,000 based on experience, along with benefits such as annual leave, pension contribution, and employee discounts. Ideal candidates possess prior experience in customer service and optics.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Confidential employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in optics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers as they enter.
• Promote professional training and development opportunities.

Skills

Caring individual

Customer service experience

Previous optical experience

Job description

Overview

Optical Assistant - Saffron Walden
Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.
We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’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.

• Full Time - 40 hours per week including a Saturday
• Salary between £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

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

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!