Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Headspace app subscription

WeCare – employee support service

Specsavers Perks

Job summary

Specsavers in Bishop's Stortford is hiring an Optical Assistant to welcome customers, book eye tests, and provide style advice. This role offers comprehensive training, 40 hours per week, and a starting salary from £26,925.

You will work in a fast-paced store, handle pre-screening, measuring frames, and phone duties. Benefits include 28 days annual leave (plus birthday day off), Headspace, and discounts on hearing and eyecare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

Job description

Optical Assistant - Bishop Stortford

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:

• 40 hours per week
• Starting salary from £26,925
• 28 days Annual Leave - an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• 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
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

What does the role involve?

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment