Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as an Optical Assistant in Fallowfield, where your customer service skills and optical experience will help create an exceptional store environment. Enjoy great training, benefits, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you have a passion for optics and a proactive attitude, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary depending on experience

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• In-store optical experience required.
• Skills in customer service essential.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Use passion for the Specsavers brand and products.

Skills

Customer Service

In-store Optical Experience

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. If you have 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 customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our business

Based in Fallowfield, our store has free parking available!

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store, ready and waiting for you to meet.

What’s on offer?

Along with all the support you need, great training, and development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Salary depending on experience
• Part-time role, mainly Saturdays, with some Sundays
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions when you contribute
• Specsavers Perks portal for discounts and savings
• WeCare employee support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary Headspace app subscription
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you

What we’re looking for?

If this sounds like you, we do require some skills to start as an Optical Assistant, including:

• In-store optical experience

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we’d love you to apply. Additional experience that could set you apart includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in the optics business
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology