Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers in Skelmersdale is seeking an Experienced Optical Assistant. The role involves providing excellent customer service and utilizing previous optical experience to enhance the store environment. Full-time and part-time options are available, with various benefits offered.

Benefits

Specsavers Perks discount scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Enhanced company sick pay

Eyecare and Hearcare discounts

Enhanced family leave (maternity/paternity)

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant.
• Confidence in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding store environment for customers and team.
• Dispense up to multi-focal lenses.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Experienced Optical Assistant

Are you a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? 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 excellent customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our store

Based in Skelmersdale, our store is looking for someone with previous optical experience who can dispense up to multi-focal lenses.

What's on Offer?

We offer support, training, and development opportunities, along with a range of benefits including:

• Full-time (40 hours) or part-time options, including a weekend day
• Salary depending on experience
• Specsavers Perks discount scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced company sick pay after passing 3 months' probation
• Eyecare and Hearcare discounts
• Additional benefits like WeCare and enhanced family leave (maternity/paternity)

What we're looking for

If this sounds like you, you should have:

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
• A passion for providing excellent customer service
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good initiative
• Confidence in using IT systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Willingness to step out of your comfort zone and try new things
• Openness to feedback and development, with support from us to help you grow

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we encourage you to apply. Desirable additional experience includes:

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or audiology
• Basic knowledge of optical and/or audiology terminology

Ready to join us? Apply now and take the next step in your career!