Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday paid day off

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Manchester is seeking an Optical Assistant who is caring and customer-focused. Based in Arndale Shopping Centre, you will welcome customers, support their optical needs and work as part of a friendly team.

We offer full-time hours (32–40 per week) with weekend work, extensive training and development, pension with employer contributions, and access to Specsavers Perks and Headspace. If you have some optical experience, strong communication, and are IT-proficient, join us and grow

Qualifications

• Some previous optical experience and a passion for helping customers.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and IT skills with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in-store.
• Work with Opticians and Technicians to develop skills.
• Engage in training and progression opportunities.

Skills

Optical experience

Team player

IT literacy

Customer service

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 Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester. We are open 7 days a week and have a fantastic supportive team ready to help you develop and thrive!

Whats on offer?

• Salary based on your experience plus a store incentive and bonus
• Full time - 32 - 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?