Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Pension scheme

Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Manchester Fort is seeking an Optical Assistant to welcome customers, provide help on the shop floor, and support qualified Opticians and Technicians. This role offers training and development across the business and is supported by experienced optics staff.

We are looking for someone who can work 40 hours per week, including weekends, with a friendly, team-focused approach. Benefits include pension enrollment, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace access, and special

Qualifications

• Some previous optical experience is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to work weekends and 40 hours per week.
• Good IT skills and comfort with in-store systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in-store.
• Support Opticians and Technicians on the shop floor.
• Use IT systems confidently to process transactions and appointments.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT systems

Tools

IT systems

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 Manchester Fort, our store has recently had a refit!

Whats on offer?

• Salary - up to £26,850
• Full time (40 hours)- weekend working is essential
• Endless development and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with excellent store partners leading the way
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.

Got what we’re looking for?