Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Islington is seeking a caring and dedicated Optical Assistant. You will welcome and assist customers, helping them throughout their journey in store. The role requires previous customer service experience and offers ample professional training and development opportunities. Additional perks include a competitive salary, pension contributions, employee discounts, and an extra day off on your birthday. Join a wonderful team and take the next step in your optics career!

Benefits

Salary up to £27,500

Auto-enrollment in pension scheme

Discounts through Specsavers Perks

Employee support service - WeCare

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Qualifications

• Caring individual looking to continue a career in optics.
• Previous experience in a customer service environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of optical and/or audiology terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers as they enter the store.
• Engage with customers and provide support throughout their visit.
• Participate in ongoing professional training and development.

Skills

Customer service skills

Optical experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Islington, Specsavers

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.

Our store

Islington, Specsavers

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:

• Salary; Up to £27,500
• Working hours; Full time (40 hours) including weekends working
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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

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 or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

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