Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Exeter is seeking an Optical Assistant to contribute to a vibrant store environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and previous optical experience, supporting both customers and team members. The role offers competitive pay, weekend hours, and various benefits including a discounted perks scheme and opportunities for professional development. Join a passionate team where your contributions will drive the practice forward.

Benefits

Up to £12.41 per hour

40 hours a week

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant is preferred.
• Passion for optical products and services.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers.
• Use passion for the brand and customer service skills.
• Support and train team members.

Skills

Customer service skills

IT systems proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Specsavers, a household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of this amazing team.

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.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, our busy and vibrant store has a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Up to £12.41 per hour (depending on age)
• 40 hours a week with regular weekend hours
• Incentives
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

Find out more

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.

Got what we’re looking for?

Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.