Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Optical Assistant to join their team in Kingston Upon Thames. This role is perfect for individuals with previous optical experience who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. You will be the friendly face of the store, creating an inviting atmosphere for customers while collaborating with a dedicated team. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a variety of perks, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the optical field. If you're ready to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new challenges, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Performance related bonus

Extra paid day off for your birthday

UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Enhanced Sick pay

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Support and guide customers through their optical needs.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service

Teamwork

IT systems confidence

Communication skills

Initiative

Openness to feedback

Job description

Optical Assistant - Kingston Upon Thames

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Salary: From £26,382 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 4-5 days per week including weekend working

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Extra paid day off for your birthday
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Enhanced Sick pay (after a year of service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

Experience level: Previous Optical experience required

What we’re looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant.These include:

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
• Great teamwork
• A good initiative
• Confidence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
• Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).

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!

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