Optical Assistant

Specsavers; London Borough of Harrow, Preston, Blackpool, Bolton, Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as an Optical Assistant in Harrow. You will be the friendly face of the store, utilizing your customer service skills and optical knowledge to enhance the customer experience. Enjoy full-time hours, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and perks. If you're proactive and have a passion for service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme

Bonus after 3 months probation

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Discounted glasses for you, friends, and family

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant is preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding store environment.
• Use passion for the Specsavers brand, products, and services.

Skills

Pre-screening

Dispensing

Collections

Repairs and adjustments

Ability to thrive in a busy environment

Job description

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. 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 excellent customer service skills to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our store

Based in Arnison, our store has free parking.

What’s on offer?

Along with comprehensive support, training, and development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Full-time hours - 37.5 hours with alternate weekend working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Salary: up to £24,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus after 3 months probation
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Personalized development plan supporting your career growth with an amazing team
• Discounted glasses for you, friends, and family

What we’re looking for?

If this sounds like you, we do require some skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:

• Pre-screening
• Dispensing
• Collections
• Repairs and adjustments
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we encourage you to apply. Additionally, some desirable experience that could set you apart includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in the optics business