Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in the UK is seeking a caring Optical Assistant passionate about providing excellent customer service. The role offers substantial opportunities for professional development and training in a supportive environment. Candidates should have some previous optical experience and the ability to engage with customers effectively. The position is full-time, includes various employee benefits, and is ideal for those looking to advance their career in the optical field.

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced sick pay

Clinical development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate individual with previous optical experience.
• Ability to welcome and assist customers confidently.

Responsibilities

• Support customers as they enter the store.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs.
• Participate in professional training and development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Optical experience

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.

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 - Depending on experience
• Full time - 37.5 hours with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

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 optics business
• Knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!