Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring individual to join their team as an Optical Assistant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, with access to professional training and development. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing exceptional customer service and enhancing the lives of customers. With a range of benefits including free parking, pension contributions, and opportunities for clinical development, this is a chance to grow your career while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in people's lives!

Benefits

Free parking

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Confidential employee helpline

Clinical development opportunities

Access to latest clinical technology

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers confidently as they enter the store.
• Provide excellent customer service and support throughout the process.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service

Teamwork

IT systems proficiency

Communication skills

Initiative

Openness to feedback

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 Bilston.

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:

1. Salary dependant upon YOUR experience
2. Full time to include weekend working
3. Free parking
4. No late nights
5. Pension contribution
6. Professional fees paid
7. Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
8. Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
9. WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
10. Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
11. Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
12. Regular team events and team building evenings

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:

1. Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
2. Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
3. Great teamwork
4. A good initiative
5. Confidence in using IT systems
6. Excellent communication and listening skills
7. Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
8. 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

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