Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Minehead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Optical Assistant to join their vibrant team in Minehead. This role is ideal for individuals with previous optical experience who thrive in a customer-focused environment. You will leverage your exceptional customer service skills and passion for optical products to create a welcoming atmosphere for both customers and colleagues. With full-time hours and a variety of perks, including enhanced sick pay and professional development opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career in optics. If you're a proactive team player ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Discounted benefits scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay after a year of service

Enhanced pay for family leave

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience is essential for this role.
• Must be confident in using IT systems and a great communicator.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Use passion for the brand to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Optical Experience

IT Systems Proficiency

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Job description

Optical Assistant

Experience level: Previous Optical experience is essential for this role

Specsavers Minehead

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

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

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

1. From £14 an hour
2. Full-time hours with weekend working
3. Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
4. Extra day off for your birthday
5. WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
6. Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
7. Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
8. Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
9. Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc.)

Find out more

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.