Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known optical retailer in Addlestone is looking for an entry-level Optical Assistant. The role involves assisting customers in a supportive team environment while gaining valuable training and benefits including discounts on eyecare. Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience and some knowledge of optics. The position offers a full-time contract at up to £29k per annum, with additional perks such as enhanced family leave and an extra day off for your birthday.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks discounts

Employee support service (WeCare)

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in optics business.
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Skills

Customer service skills

Optics experience

Knowledge of optical terminology

Job description

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

Our business

Located in the heart of Addlestone, our store is a well-established part of the local community. Just a short walk from Addlestone train station, our store is easily accessible by public transport and close to local amenities, making it a convenient and vibrant place to work.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. We’re a close‑knit, supportive team passionate about delivering outstanding care to our community.

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:

• Up to £29k per annum (depending on age and experience)
• 40 hours per week (with weekends)
• We will auto‑enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks – a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare – our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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 an Optical Assistant. These include:

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

Industry

Retail