Optical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

Headspace app

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers is looking for an Optical Assistant who is a proactive people person to be the friendly face in our store. If you’ve had optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand and your excellent customer service to create an outstanding store environment for customers and the team. We offer training and development opportunities and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant.
• Strong customer service skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to create a friendly store environment and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in-store and support optical sales and service.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming store atmosphere and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Job description

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 £29,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Full Time up to 40 hours per week including weekend working
• 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 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

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.

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