Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

WeCare confidential helpline

24/7 virtual GP

Full-time 37.5 hours/week

Job summary

Specsavers in Leeds is hiring an Optical Assistant to join our Kirkstall store. You will warmly welcome customers, help them with eye care products and services, and support experienced Opticians and Technicians.

This full-time role offers strong training and development opportunities and a supportive team. The position is 37.5 hours per week, with weekend work required, and salary up to £12.91 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced store.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Confidently welcome customers and assist with their needs.
• Support Opticians and Technicians in daily tasks.
• Take on weekend shifts and participate in training programs.

Skills

Customer service

Eye-care products

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

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 Kirkstall store which has free parking available.

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 experience
• Full time role working 37.5 hours per week
• The role will include weekend working (one day of the weekend)
• Extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline and access to 24/7 virtual GP
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme

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!