Optical Assistant

Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

WeCare helpline

Birthday day off

Free parking

Job summary

Specsavers in Kirkstall, Leeds, is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our friendly team. If you have some optical or customer service experience, you will help welcome customers and support our qualified Opticians and Technicians.

We offer comprehensive training and development across the business, a WeCare helpline, birthday day off, and free parking at the store. This full-time role includes weekend work and the chance to build a rewarding career in optics.

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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and provide excellent customer service in-store.
• Support the team of Opticians and Technicians on the shop floor.

Skills

Customer service

Optical experience

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

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.