Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Lewisham, Sevenoaks, Wolverhampton, Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent optical retailer in Lewisham is seeking an Optical Assistant to provide exceptional customer service among a professional team. The position offers a starting salary of £25,882, full-time hours, and benefits such as 28 days annual leave, training opportunities, and various health perks. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service, with a preference for those with knowledge of optical terminology. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Access to clinical technology

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in optics or Audiology business preferred.
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly face at the heart of our stores.
• Deliver unmatched customer service every single day.
• Work among a team of experienced professionals.

Skills

Customer service

Experience in fast-paced environment

Knowledge of optical terminology

Job description

Lewisham, Specsavers

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day.

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:

• Starting at £25,882.00 k per annum (experience depending)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time (40 hours per week) including weekend working.
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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!