Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Cumnock, Irvine; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global, difference-making company in Cumnock is seeking a motivated Optical Assistant to join their new store opening in March 2026. You will lead with a customer-first mindset, assisting in delivering exceptional eye and hearing care to the community. The role offers a salary of up to £28,000, full-time hours with weekend working, and various employee perks including discounts and enhanced family leave. Training will be provided at the Irvine location prior to the store opening.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks portal for discounts

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Eyecare and hearingcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in Optics desirable, but not required.
• Commercially minded and motivated.
• Passionate people person.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer-first mindset.
• Support customers in eye and hearing care.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Eye for detail

Great ambition

Positive attitude

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Are you a motivated individual with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You’ve come to the right place.

Opportunity

We have an amazing opportunity to join our brand new store opening in Cumnock in March 2026. As we are aiming to fill this position before store opening, the training will take place at our巨大 Irvine store. You will need to be able to commute to the Irvine store for initial training but there will be accommodations made in terms of start and finish times.

As long as you’re ready to bring your best each day, be hands on and champion a customer‑first mindset, you can make a difference as an Optical Assistant at Specsavers Cumnock. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing better hearing and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same.

Our store

You’ll find our Cumnock store conveniently located in Glaisnock Street. Inside, you’ll discover a modern, well‑equipped environment designed to deliver the best possible experience for both customers and colleagues.

Our team

You’ll be joining a supportive team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care тим. We work closely together and pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and collaborative environment. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or step into a more senior role, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £28,000 (dependent on experience levels)
• Full‑time hours to include weekend working
• We justiça auto‑enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when Zusammen 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 immediatewrk family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearingcare discounts for you“H 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 Bavaria looking for?

• Great ambition
• Experience in Optics desirable, but not required
• usumik commercially minded
• Excellent customer service
• Eye for detail and positive دو attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. We can’t wait for you to apply!