Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Remote; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known optical retailer in Harpenden is seeking an Optical Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service and work within a dedicated team. The ideal candidate should have prior optical experience, a passion for customer service, and effective teamwork and communication skills. This position offers a full-time role with a salary of up to £27,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits including discounted eyecare and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

Salary up to £27,000 per annum

Full-time position (40 hours per week)

Discounted benefits scheme (Specsavers Perks)

Team social events

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline (WeCare)

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay after a year of service

Enhanced pay for family leave

Partner Support with Pathway

Funded progression with selected clinical courses

Qualifications

• Experience in an optical environment is essential.
• Commitment to excellent customer service is required.
• Ability to work well in a team setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver unmatched customer service every day.
• Work among a team of experienced professionals.

Skills

Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant

Passion for providing excellent customer service

Teamworking

IT confident

Excellent communication and listening

Ability to adapt and develop

Job description

Optical Assistant - Harpenden

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.

Our store

Based in a small market town, we have a wonderful team of 10 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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 - up to £27,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Full time - 40 hours per week with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Team social events throughout the year
• 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)
• Partner Support with Pathway
• Funded progression with selected clinical courses

What we’re looking for?

Some of the skills we’re looking for include:

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking
• IT confident
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to adapt and develop

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.