Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Newbury; On-site; GBP 1,102,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Newbury is seeking an Optical Assistant to help customers and support eye care with friendly, efficient service. You will assist from pre-screening to dispensing and work with experienced Opticians and Technicians.

The role offers full-time 37.5 hours (part-time considered), weekend work, a pension enrolment, and access to Specsavers Perks, WeCare, Headspace, discounts, and a birthday day off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Skills

Customer service

Optics knowledge

Audiology exposure

Terminology knowledge

Job description

Specsavers Newbury

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 previous optical experience (from pre screening to dispensing) 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.

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:

• Full time - 37.5 hours - Part time would be considered - weekend working is essential
• Salary - up to £12.91 an hour
• 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!

Find out more

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.