Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 23,293 - 28,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In‑store bonus available

28 days holiday plus your birthday off

Discounted benefits scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced pay for family leave

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Lutterworth is seeking an Optical Assistant to provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, booking eye tests, and providing style advice. This entry-level position offers full-time hours, professional development opportunities, and numerous perks like employee bonuses and enhanced sick pay. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Must be caring and ready to assist customers.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store.
• Booking eye tests.
• Pre‑screening patients.
• Providing style advice.
• Measuring frames.
• Taking phone calls.

Skills

Customer service experience

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Optical Assistant - Lutterworth

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 customer service experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. Once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you’ll not have to stop there. We offer plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians on your journey. Whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

What’s on Offer?

• Full time - 40 hours with weekend working
• Salary - £25,882
• In‑store bonus available
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eye care benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking eye tests
• Pre‑screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

Industry: Retail

Location

Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or apply now.