Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Retford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteering day

Specsavers Perks access

Discounted products & services

Part-time 8–16 hours per week

12 month contract

Job summary

Specsavers Retford is seeking a friendly, energetic weekend team member to support customers and help keep the store running smoothly. This part-time role is ideal for students or anyone seeking experience in healthcare and retail, with full training provided.

You’ll perform pre-screening and basic eye checks under supervision, assist with daily tasks, and enjoy benefits such as birthday leave, volunteering day, and staff perks. Hours are 8–16 per week, contract for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable when talking to people.
• Interest in healthcare, science, retail or patient care.
• Reliable and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with a warm, welcoming approach.
• Carry out pre-screening, diagnostic checks, and advanced imaging of the eyes (full training provided).
• Assist the store team with day-to-day tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Healthcare interest

Team player

Job description

Weekend Job Opportunity at Specsavers Retford!

We’re on the lookout for a friendly, enthusiastic and energetic person to join our Specsavers team at the weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience in a professional healthcare & retail environment. This would be ideally suited as part-time employment for a current, or future optometry student, or to anybody seeking a career in medical care or retail, that is looking to gain some work experience in a relevant environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting customers with a warm, welcoming approach
• Carrying out pre-screening, diagnostic checks, and advanced imaging of the eyes (full training to be provided!)
• Assisting the store team with day-to-day tasks to keep everything running smoothly

Who we’re looking for:

• Positive, approachable, and confident talking to people
• Interested in healthcare, science, retail or patient care
• Reliable and keen to learn
• A great team player

What's on offer:

• £8.20ph - £12.91ph
• 8-16 hours per week, 12 month contract (with the possibility to extend beyond 12 months)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• A paid volunteering day
• Access to the Specsavers Perks scheme
• Discounted products & services

Maybe you’re exploring future career options or just want a rewarding weekend role with great experience.