Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £12.91 per hour

Full time 40 hours per week

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Bognor Regis is seeking an Optical Assistant to welcome customers and help with their eye care journey in a busy community store.

The role offers professional training, support from experienced Opticians and Technicians, and a culture focused on teamwork and development in a modern environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an optics/optical setting.
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology.
• Ability to dispense.
• Strong customer service skills.

Skills

Optical experience

Dispensing

Optical terminology

Customer service

Teamwork

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

Specsavers Bognor Regis is a busy, community-focused store dedicated to providing high-quality eye care and an excellent customer experience. The store offers a wide range of services including comprehensive adult and children’s eye tests, OCT 3D eye scanning, contact lens services, eye health assessments, home eye tests and specialist dry-eye treatment through ZEST. The team works in a modern, professional environment with the latest clinical technology, supporting patients with their vision and overall eye health.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Bognor Regis is friendly, supportive and highly experienced, creating a diverse, positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed. Colleagues work closely together across optical and audiology services, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to deliver the best possible experience for every customer. With a strong focus on teamwork, development and open communication, the store fosters a culture where individuals feel valued, motivated and confident to grow their skills while maintaining the high standards of care Specsavers is known for.

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £12.91 per hour
• Full time - 40 hours - to include working regular weekend hours
• We will auto-enrol 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 to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and 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

but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

• Experience in an Optics business/clinical setting
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology
• Ability to dispense