Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Redditch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Optical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll leverage your customer service skills and optical experience to create a welcoming environment for customers. You'll receive comprehensive support and development opportunities, along with a range of attractive benefits. If you have a passion for helping others and a background in optical services, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic retail setting.

Benefits

Free parking at Sainsbury's store

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Specsavers Perks portal for discounts

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on your birthday

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Use passion for the brand and products to enhance customer experience.

Skills

In-store optical experience

Customer service skills

Basic 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. 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 customer service skills to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our business

Based in Liverpool Rice Lane.

Our team

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

What’s on offer?

Along with support, training, and development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits including:

• £10.20 - £12.41 an hour, depending on age
• Part-time hours with weekend work essential
• Free parking at Sainsbury's store
• Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions
• Specsavers Perks portal for discounts and savings
• WeCare employee support service for you and your family
• Complimentary Headspace app subscription
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Additional paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay

What we’re looking for?

If this sounds like a good fit, we do need you to have some skills to get started as an Optical Assistant, including:

• In-store optical experience

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we’d love to hear from you. Additional desirable experience that could set you apart includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in the optical business
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology