Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare & Hearcare discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Alnwick is hiring an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers and help them choose frames and lenses while supporting the store team. You will contribute to a welcoming, efficient service and help maintain high standards of customer care.

This full-time role (38.75 hours per week) offers a competitive rate of £12.91 per hour, plus WeCare, Headspace, eye and ear discounts, enhanced family leave and other benefits.

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

Optics knowledge

Audiology knowledge

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

Find out more

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