Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to welcome and assist customers in a dynamic retail environment. The role emphasizes customer service and offers opportunities for professional growth and training. Candidates should possess some optical experience and a passion for helping others. The position comes with a competitive benefits package, including annual leave and pension contribution.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Confidential employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Desirable experience in optics.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers as they enter the store.
• Support customers in finding the right products.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Passion for optics

Job description

Optical Assistant - Lakeside

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, as well as the support of experienced opticians and technicians supporting you on your journey. Whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

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.

• Full Time - 40 hours per week including weekend working
• 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

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