Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Chipping Barnet is seeking a caring Optical Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting customers and providing excellent service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and knowledge of optical terminology. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £28,000 and various benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Access to latest clinical technology and equipment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in an optics business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and help customers confidently.
• Support with professional development and accreditations.

Skills

Customer service

Optical terminology knowledge

Job description

Optical Assistant - Hemel Hempstead 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.

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 £28,000 (Depending on Experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time - 40 hours per week - Weekend working is essential
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings

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 an optics business
• Knowledge/experience of optical terminology.

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