Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail firm in the UK is looking for an Optical Assistant to join their Harpenden store. The role requires a friendly face dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and working within a tight-knit team. Candidates should have a passion for excellent service and prior optical experience will be valued. The position offers full-time hours, various benefits, and a salary of up to £27,000 per annum. This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Salary - up to £27,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Full time - 40 hours per week with weekend working

Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme

Team social events throughout the year

Extra day off for your birthday

WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)

Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc.)

Partner Support with Pathway

Funded progression with selected clinical courses

Responsibilities

• Deliver unmatched customer service every single day.
• Be the friendly face at the heart of our stores.

Skills

Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant

Passion for providing excellent customer service

Teamworking

IT confident

Excellent communication and listening

Ability to adapt and develop

Job description

Optical Assistant

Company: Specsavers

Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-12-11T06:09:54Z

Valid Through: 2026-03-11T06:09:54Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 27000-27000 GBP per YEAR

Description

Optical Assistant - Harpenden

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you'll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores, working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day.

Our store

Based in a small market town, we have a wonderful team of 10 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 £27,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Full time - 40 hours per week with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Team social events throughout the year
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
• Partner Support with Pathway
• Funded progression with selected clinical courses

What we're looking for?

Some of the skills we're looking for include:

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking
• IT confident
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to adapt and develop