Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Pension plan

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace access

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Family leave

Job summary

Specsavers Preston is seeking an Optical Assistant who will warmly welcome customers and assist with eyewear needs, under the guidance of experienced Opticians and Technicians.

The full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, includes a weekend day, with a starting salary of £12.91 per hour and a range of benefits, training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred
• Optical or Audiology knowledge helpful
• Basic optical terminology knowledge

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers with eyewear needs
• Support Opticians and Technicians on the shop floor
• Engage in training and development opportunities

Skills

Customer service

Optical experience

Team player

Willing to learn

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 Deepdale Preston our store has off-site parking and bike lockups 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:

• Salary starting from £12.91 per hour - Depending on experience
• Full time 37.5 hours - will include a weekend day
• Monthly Bonus
• 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 and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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!