Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Cowley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Headspace

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Specsavers Perks

Job summary

Specsavers in Cowley is looking for an Optical Assistant to be the friendly face in store, delivering outstanding customer service and assisting with dispensing.

Experience in optics or audiology helps, along with basic terminology; full-time role up to 40 hours per week, including weekends, with ample training and benefits.

Join a supportive team with pension enrollment, Headspace access, eyecare discounts, a birthday day off and other Specsavers Perks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in optics or Audiology business.
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and provide friendly service in-store.
• Assist with product selection and dispensing tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and support day-to-day store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Optics knowledge

Audiology knowledge

Job description

Optical Assistant - Cowley

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 £27k (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

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