Christmas Casual Optical Assistants | Doncaster

BAILEY NELSON AUSTRALIA FRANCHISING PTY LTD; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Onboarding & training

Online learning platform

Supportive culture

Job summary

Bailey Nelson is seeking Christmas Casuals for Doncaster to join during the holiday season. You will guide customers through their eyecare journey, offer styling advice, and support optical needs in a fast-paced retail setting.

Ideal candidates bring customer service experience, a positive energy, and strong time management. This role emphasizes teamwork with store leaders and optometrists to ensure smooth peak trading.

Qualifications

• Seasonal availability and flexibility for a 3-month period (Nov 2026–Jan 2027).
• Customer service experience in retail or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong time management and reliability for peak trading periods.
• Team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standout customer experiences by guiding eyecare journeys and recommending frames.
• Assist customers with optical needs and ensure a warm, engaging store visit.
• Maintain high energy on the shop floor and support store results during busy periods.
• Collaborate with Optical Assistants, Store Leaders, and Optometrists to keep peak trading running smoothly.

Job description

Bailey Nelson is looking for Christmas Casuals to join us in Doncaster!

At Bailey Nelson, we’re on a mission to change how people see the world and how the world sees them. We’re a down-to-earth team that’s obsessed with improving every day, and we’re growing fast.

Our secret? Our people. The connections and experiences we build with each other and our customers are what set us apart and make we the smarter choice in eyewear.

Ready to be part of it this holiday season?

Contract Type: Temporary Casual (3-Month Contract: Early November 2026 - End of January 2027)

Availability Required: Full availability across the peak holiday season, including weekends, peak trading periods, and flexibility to pick up extra shifts throughout the week

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Christmas Casual / Optical Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the store experience during our busiest time of the year. You will:

• Deliver Standout Experiences: Guide customers through their eyecare journey, offering expert styling advice, frame recommendations, and tailored vision solutions.
• Support Eyecare Needs: Assist customers with their optical requirements and ensure every visit is warm, engaging, and unforgettable.
• Drive Store Results: Bring high positivity and energy to a fast-paced retail environment, keeping the floor dynamic and operational standards high.
• Collaborate & Adapt: Build great relationships with fellow Optical Assistants, Store Leaders, and Optometrists to keep peak trading running smoothly.

What’s in It for You?

• Product Allowance: 1 free pair of glasses so you can rep BN in style
• No Optics Experience? No Worries! If you’re keen to learn, we’re keen to teach. We provide an exceptional onboarding program and training to get you up to speed fast.
• World-Class Learning: Access our online learning platform to keep you sharp, confident, and in the know with all things BN.
• Supportive Culture: Join a leadership team that genuinely cares about your engagement, day-to-day success, and growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Seasonal Commitment & Availability: Full availability from the beginning of November 2026 through the end of January 2027, with the flexibility to work weekends, key trading periods, and extra weekday shifts as needed.
• Customer-First Mindset: Previous customer service experience in retail, hospitality, or a fast-paced environment where customer satisfaction comes first.
• Passion & Energy: You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to the team every day.
• Problem-Solving Skills: You love helping people find the right solutions and using critical thinking to resolve customer needs.
• Time Management & Reliability: Strong organisational skills to manage daily operational tasks without ever compromising the customer experience.
• Team Player: A knack for building strong rapport with teammates, store managers, and optometrists.

Ready to Join Us?

This is your chance to step into an exciting seasonal role, elevate your retail skills, and be part of a brand that’s changing the eyewear game.

Bailey Nelson is proud to be an inclusive, diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.