Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Alcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail chain located in Alcester is seeking a proactive Optical Assistant to deliver outstanding customer service and create a friendly store ambiance. Candidates should have in-store optical experience, helping to provide exceptional care for customers. This full-time position includes various benefits such as a salary of £12.41 per hour, pension scheme enrollment, and opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Full time - 40 hours

Salary - £12.41 an hour

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

WeCare - employee support service

Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.

Skills

Customer service skills

In-store optical experience

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. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our business

Located in Alcester, our store has free parking available!

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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 - 40 hours - weekend working is essential
• Salary - £12.41 an hour - additional for cert 3/4
• 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
• Progression opportunities!

What we’re looking for?

We do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:

• In-store Optical experience is essential