Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Halifax; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £12.91/hour

Bonus scheme

Full-time hours

Healthcare scheme

Pension enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Job summary

Specsavers Halifax is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our friendly team. You will confidently welcome customers, help them choose eyewear, and support experienced Opticians and Technicians on the shop floor.

We offer full-time hours (37.5 per week), weekend work, a competitive hourly rate up to £12.91, a bonus scheme, healthcare, pension enrollment, and access to Specsavers Perks and WeCare. Training and development opportunities are available to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience is preferred.
• Customer-focused with good communication.
• Willing to work weekends and full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Confidently welcome customers and assist with eyewear selection.
• Support Opticians and Technicians on the shop floor.
• Engage in training and development opportunities.

Skills

optical experience

customer service

team player

strong communication

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 Halifax, 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:

• Salary - up to £12.91 an hour
• Bonus scheme in store
• Full time hours (37.5) - weekend working is essential
• Healthcare scheme
• 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

but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

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