Optical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Employer pension contribution

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Kenilworth is seeking a friendly Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers and assist with their optical needs. The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with weekend work essential and extensive training and development across the business, backed by experienced Opticians and Technicians.

You'll benefit from a generous salary up to £27,040 with a monthly bonus, auto-enrolled pension, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace subscription, and family-friendly leave

Qualifications

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

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service

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 Kenilworth, our store has great 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:

• up to £27,040 plus a generous monthly bonus
• Full time hours (40 hours) available - weekend working is essential
• 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

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!