Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optical industry is seeking a passionate Optical Assistant for their Manchester store. This role offers a supportive team environment, flexible working hours, and continuous professional development opportunities. If you have previous optical experience and are customer-focused, this could be the perfect position for you.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Specsavers Perks with discounts and savings

Supportive team environment

Auto-enrollment in a pension scheme

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off for your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience required.
• Passionate team worker and communicator.
• Confident in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers as they enter the store.
• Provide ongoing support to customers during their visit.
• Continue personal development with professional training.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

IT Systems

Adaptability

Optical Experience

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
• Flexible working patterns
• Full time and part time hours available
• 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? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.

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