Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a proactive and friendly Optical Assistant for its Port Talbot location. The role involves utilizing customer service skills and optical knowledge to enhance the store environment. With support for training and a variety of benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for those with optical experience.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Discounts through Specsavers Perks

Employee support service (WeCare)

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant is a plus.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and the team.
• Utilize passion for Specsavers products and services.

Skills

Customer service skills

In-store optical experience

Knowledge of optical terminology

Job description

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. So, 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.

Our business

Based in Port Talbot.

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:

• Depending on experience
• 4 days a week - weekend working essential
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you

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:

• In-store optical experience

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 opticsbusiness
• Knowledge/experience of opticalterminology.