Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Cockermouth

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Friends and Family discount

Specsavers Perks

Extra day off for birthday

WeCare helpline

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers in Cockermouth is opening a brand new store in January 2027, inviting caring individuals to start a career as an Optical Assistant. You will welcome customers and support their eyewear needs with guidance from experienced Opticians and Technicians on your journey.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours (37.5 per week, including a weekend day) with a strong training programme, plus benefits such as Friends and Family discount, Specsavers Perks, an extra day off for your birthday,

Job description

Cockermouth - Brand-new store opening this January 2027!

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

We are excited to be opening a brand-new Specsavers store in Cockermouth in January 2027!

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: