Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Leicester is seeking a passionate Optical Assistant to provide excellent customer service. This role offers training and development opportunities, competitive salary, and several benefits including annual leave and a pension contribution. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service and knowledge of optical terminology. Weekend working is essential. Join a supportive team today!

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Confidential employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Preferably previous experience in an optics business.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers.
• Support in professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with a team of Opticians and Technicians.

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of optical terminology

Ability to work in a team

Job description

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

Based in Leicester, our store has great career progression opportunities with a team of 5 passionate people to support you!

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 £12.41 per hour (Depending on Experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time - 40 hours per week - Part Time up to 32 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!