Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Billericay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £26,600 per annum

Full Time up to 40 hours per week

Pension employer contribution

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Billericay is seeking an Optical Assistant to be the friendly face in-store, delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the optical team with product knowledge.

The role welcomes previous experience in optics or Audiology and offers training opportunities, with full- or part-time hours and a competitive salary up to £26,600 per year, plus a pension, discounts, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment LI-AG1
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming store environment and assist customers throughout their visit
• Support dispensing and optical team with product knowledge and service excellence

Skills

Customer service

Optics/Audiology terminology

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Optical Assistant - Billericay

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:

• Salary up to £26,600 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Full Time up to 40 hours per week including weekend working or Part Time available
• 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
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment LI-AG1
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology