Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Richmond; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/earcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Swaledale is seeking an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers and support them through their shopping experience. You’ll benefit from extensive training and development, with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians to help you grow your career within optics.

The role offers part-time hours (30 per week, over 5 days, including weekends) and a benefits package, including pension enrollment and discounts through Specsavers Perks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Experience in optics or Audiology business.
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Skills

Customer service experience

Optical experience

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 at our Swaledale store

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 up to £12.91 per hour - Depending on experience
• Part Time 30 hours over 5 days - Will include weekends
• 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 to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and 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

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.