Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Holmfirth; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £12.91

40 hours per week

Weekend work

28 days holidays + birthday

WeCare helpline

Professional development

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Holmfirth is seeking an Optical Assistant with a passion for helping customers. You’ll join a friendly team, receive comprehensive training, and work under the guidance of experienced Opticians and Technicians to deliver high-quality service.

The role requires flexibility for weekend work and a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. Enjoy strong development opportunities and a supportive environment designed to advance your optical career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Basic knowledge of optical/Audiology terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers as they enter the store.
• Explain products and services to customers in clear terms.
• Support Opticians and Technicians with routine tasks and learning.

Skills

Customer service experience

Optics terminology

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 our brand new store in Holmfirth.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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 £12.91 depending on experiencce
• Full time role working 40 hours per week
• The role will include weekend working
• 28 days holidays plus an extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme

• 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?