Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Reigate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Hearing care discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Reigate is seeking an Optical Assistant to welcome customers and help with their optical needs. You will receive extensive training and work with experienced Opticians and Technicians to grow your skills.

We offer 40 hours per week, weekends included, no late nights, a pension scheme, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace subscription, eyecare and hearcare discounts, and an extra paid day off on your birthday.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused experience in retail or optics.
• Willingness to learn and develop in optical duties.
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with their optical needs.
• Support opticians and technicians on the shop floor.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Optical experience

Teamwork

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

Specsavers Reigate is a customer-focused opticians providing a range of professional eye-care and hearing services to the local community. The store offers eye examinations, sight tests, contact lens consultations and fittings, as well as the dispensing and fitting of glasses and sunglasses. The team also provides hearing tests and hearing-care services, combining professional clinical expertise with friendly, personalised customer service to help customers find the right solutions for their individual needs.

Our team

The Reigate team is a close‑knit, friendly, and highly skilled group of optical and retail professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service to every customer. With experienced Optometrists, dedicated Dispensing professionals, and a supportive retail team, the store offers a collaborative environment where everyone works together to provide the best possible care. Colleagues are encouraged to grow, learn, and share their strengths, creating a positive atmosphere where new team members feel welcomed from day one. It’s a place where teamwork genuinely thrives, and where you’ll be supported to reach your full potential.

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:

• Up to £26,000 - £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and optical qualification
• 40 hours per week, to include working weekends
• No late nights
• 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!