Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Northallerton

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 19,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks
28 days holiday including Bank holiday

Job summary

Specsavers in Northallerton is hiring an Optical Assistant to welcome customers and support a busy store. You will work closely with experienced Opticians and Technicians, receive thorough training and clear development paths across optics and audiology.

A friendly, customer-focused attitude is key, with weekend work as required. The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week), a salary of £12.75–£13 per hour depending on experience, and access to Specsavers Perks and holiday entitlement of 28

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 familiarity

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 Northallerton our store has local parking available.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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 - Will include a weekend day
  • Salary - £12.75 - £13 per hour depending on experience
  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • 28 days holiday including Bank holiday
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.
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