Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail company in Wolverhampton is looking for an Optical Assistant. In this role, you will leverage your previous optical experience and customer service skills to create a welcoming environment for both customers and staff. Key responsibilities include utilizing your knowledge of the Specsavers brand and products while receiving training and support. The position offers full-time hours and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those in the optical sector.

Benefits

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks for discounts

Employee support service WeCare

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant is required.
• Skills in customer service and creating an outstanding store environment are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Use passion for the brand and products to support customer service.
• Create a welcoming store environment for customers.

Skills

Optical experience working in an optical store setting

Customer service skills

Job description

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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:

• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family

What we’re looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:

• Optical experience working in an optical store setting

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
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical terminology.