Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (auto-enrolled)

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Sheffield is seeking an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers and assist with product questions in a busy retail setting. The role offers strong training and development within optics, with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians to guide your progression.

In addition to the role’s training, the store provides benefits including a pension scheme, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace subscription, eye/ear care discounts, a birthday day off, and enhanced

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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and help customers as they walk through the store.
• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers and support the store team as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Optical/audiology terminology

Fast-paced environment

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 Sheffield 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:

• £12.91 Per hour
• Full time 40 hours - will include a weekend day
• 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

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.