Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A retail optical service provider in Manchester is seeking an entry-level Optical Assistant to support customers. Candidates should be passionate about providing excellent service and ready to learn. This full-time position includes professional development and benefits such as paid days off and employee support.

Benefits

Automatic pension scheme enrollment

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Confidently welcome and help customers.
• Support customers as they walk through the doors.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Specsavers Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Optical Assistant

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

We are looking for passionate, hard‑workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. Once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t 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 to help you on your journey.

Our store

Based in Bury, our store offers great progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on your experience
• Full time – 40 hours – weekend working is essential
• Automatic pension scheme enrollment with employer contribution
• Specsavers Perks portal – discounts & savings
• WeCare employee support service
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Additional paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Desirable experience

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Customer Service and Health Care Provider – Retail