Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Billericay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent optical retail chain in Billericay is seeking a caring Optical Assistant to provide excellent customer service and support to clients. The role offers part-time hours with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in customer service, with experience in optics considered a plus. This position includes benefits such as 28 days of annual leave and a pension contribution.

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 is preferred.
• Previous experience in optics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Confidently welcome and assist customers.
• Support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Skills

Customer service experience

Optics experience

Job description

Optical Assistant - Billericay

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. 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, and the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians, so whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

What’s on Offer?

• Part time – 2/3 days per week
• Salary 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.

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

Industries

• Retail