Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £12.91/hour

Full-time - 38.75 hours/week

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Alnwick is looking for an Optical Assistant who is caring, with customer service experience, and eager to learn. You'll be welcomed by a supportive team and have access to training across different business areas with guidance from Opticians and Technicians.

This full-time role (38.75 hours) offers a competitive hourly rate (£12.91), employee discounts, WeCare support, Headspace subscription, birthday leave, enhanced family leave and sick pay, plus ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in optics or Audiology business.
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Skills

Customer service experience

Optics/Audiology terminology

Fast-paced environment 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.

Our store

Based in Alnwick our store has off-site parking and bike lockups available.

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 - 38.75 hours a week - weekend working is essential
• Salary - £12.91 per hour
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.