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Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Nuneaton

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GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and passionate Optical Assistant to join their team in Nuneaton. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to grow in a supportive environment, where professional training and development are prioritized. You'll be at the forefront of customer service, helping to enhance the lives of customers while working alongside experienced Opticians and Technicians. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, this position is ideal for those ready to step out of their comfort zone and embrace new challenges. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in a rewarding career!

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Annual subscription to Headspace

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Enhanced Family Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay after 1 Year Service

Qualifications

Previous optical experience is advantageous.
Passion for excellent customer service.
Prepared to receive feedback and develop.

Responsibilities

Welcome and assist customers in the store.
Provide support and guidance throughout the customer experience.
Engage in professional training and development.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication Skills

IT Systems Confidence

Initiative

Education

Experience in Optical Environment

Basic Knowledge of Optical Terminology

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Specsavers Nuneaton

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

Specsavers Nuneaton

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

Located in the busy town centre of Nuneaton, our busy store has plenty of parking available nearby.

What we’re looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:

Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant would be advantageous
Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
Great teamwork
A good initiative
Confidence in using IT systems
Excellent communication and listening skills
Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).

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:

Hourly rate of £12.41 per hour
Full time hours - 41.5 hours per week including one weekend day.
28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
Pension contribution
Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
Enhanced Family Leave
Enhanced Sick Pay after 1 Years Service

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.

This includes:

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

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply! This vacancy will close once we have filled all available places.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider
Industries
Retail

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