Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Halesowen; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Part-time hours

Salary up to £12.91 an hour

Bonus structure in store

Pension auto-enroll

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Halesowen is seeking a caring Optical Assistant to welcome customers and provide help on the sales floor. The role offers extensive training and development across business areas, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Based in Halesowen, the store promises strong progression and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, perks portal, and WeCare support, with birthday leave and enhanced family leave options.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Optical experience

Audiology terminology

Teamwork

Job description

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

Based in Halesowen, our store has great career progression opportunities!

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:

• Full time - 37.5 hours - Part time - 15-22.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• Salary up to £12.91 an hour
• Bonus structure in store
• 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

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.
• Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!