Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Hatfield, Ormskirk, Plymouth, Test Valley, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their team in Hatfield. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals looking to grow their careers in optics. You'll receive extensive training and support from experienced professionals while enjoying a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and access to the latest clinical technology. If you're ready to make a difference and enhance customer experiences in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding professional development opportunities

Access to latest clinical technology

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Caring individual with previous optical experience.
• Ability to confidently welcome and assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Support professional development and training.

Skills

Customer Service

Optical Experience

Communication Skills

Job description

Optical Assistant - Hatfield Specsavers

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.

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:

1. Depending on Experience
2. 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
3. Full time - 40 hours per week - Weekend working is essential
4. No late nights
5. Pension contribution
6. Professional fees paid
7. Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
8. Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
9. WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
10. Outstanding professional development opportunities
11. Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
12. Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
13. Support with CPD points
14. Regular team events and team building evenings

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.
This includes:

1. Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
2. Experience in an optics business
3. Knowledge/experience of optical terminology.

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!