Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including birthday)

Specsavers Perks

WeCare - employee support

Headspace app subscription

Discounted hearing and eyecare

Job summary

Specsavers in Colchester is seeking an Optical Assistant to welcome and assist customers, providing helpful product information and a positive shopping experience. You will work closely with experienced Opticians and Technicians to learn and grow in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers substantial training and development opportunities, a supportive team, and benefits that include flexible hours, holiday entitlement, and employee support resources.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers as they walk through the store
• Support customers with product information and questions while maintaining a friendly, helpful attitude

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Job description

Optical Assistant - Colchester

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 retail / customer 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.

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:

• 38.75 hours per week
• 28 days holiday- 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)

This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment