Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Heswall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support program

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers in Heswall is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our welcoming team. You will guide customers from screening to dispensing, supported by experienced Opticians and Technicians, with extensive training available to build your career.

We value caring, hardworking individuals and offer progression opportunities, pension enrollment, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace access, and family eyecare/hearing discounts. Apply now to start your journey with us.

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience from pre screening to dispensing
• Demonstrated customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology or Audiology terminology (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Assist customers through screening and dispensing processes
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service on the shop floor
• Support training and development initiatives for career growth

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service

Willingness to learn

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 previous optical experience (from pre screening to dispensing) 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:

• Salary starting at £26,925
• Full time - 40 hours, to include weekend working
• 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!

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:

• 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!