Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optics retailer in Manchester seeks a dynamic Optical Assistant to join their caring team. In this role, you will welcome customers, support them through their journey, and contribute to a positive store environment. Ideal candidates will have some previous optical experience, excellent communication skills, and be passionate about quality service. The position offers full-time hours, development opportunities, and various perks, including a complimentary Headspace subscription. Join us to help drive our practice forward.

Benefits

Store incentives and bonuses

Endless development opportunities

Employee support services

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an optical setting.
• Passionate about providing great customer service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and help customers as they enter the store.
• Support colleagues and participate in continuous development.
• Participate actively in team meetings.

Skills

Previous optical experience

Teamwork

Communication

IT proficiency

Adaptability

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 Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester. We are open 7 days a week and have a fantastic supportive team ready to help you develop and thrive!

Whats on offer?

• Salary based on your experience plus a store incentive and bonus
• Full time - 32 - 40 hours - weekend working is essential
• Endless development and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with excellent store partners leading the way
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.

Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.