Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Banstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optical industry is seeking a proactive Optical Assistant to join their friendly team in Banstead. The role involves providing excellent customer service and utilizing optical knowledge to enhance the store experience. With great career progression prospects and a supportive work environment, this position offers various benefits including competitive pay and employee perks.

Benefits

Up to £12.41 per hour

Bonus if store targets are met

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in the optics business.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Use passion for the Specsavers brand and products.

Skills

Customer Service

Optical Knowledge

Job description

So, you're a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like youd be a great fit here. 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 excellent customer service skills to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our business

Based in our Banstead store, we are a busy and friendly store with great career progression prospects.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store, ready and waiting for you to meet.

What's on offer?

Along with all the support you need and excellent training and development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Up to £12.41 per hour (depending on age)
• 40 hours per week (including weekends)
• Bonus if store targets are met
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal offering great discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• An additional paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we're looking for

If this sounds like you, we do require you to have some skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in the optics business
• Basic knowledge of optical and/or audiology terminology

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we'd love for you to apply.