Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is looking for a caring Optical Assistant in Liverpool to support and help customers warmly. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience and knowledge of optical terminology. The position offers up to £29,000 salary, various benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities, plus a supportive work environment. If you're ready to grow your career in optics, apply now to join the team.

Benefits

Pension contribution

In-store performance related bonus

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Professional fees paid

Annual subscription to the 'Headspace' app

Access to latest clinical technology and equipment

Regular team events and team building evenings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in an optics business is desirable.
• Knowledge/experience of optical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Confidently welcome and help customers.
• Participate in professional training and development.
• Support and assist experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of optical terminology

Job description

Optical Assistant - Thame 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:

• Up to £29,000 (Depending on Experience)
• In-store performance related bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time – 38 hours per week including weekend working – Every other Weekend OFF!
• 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!