Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and passionate Optical Assistant to join their team in Slough. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth with extensive training and development in optics. You will play a crucial role in welcoming customers and ensuring they receive the best service possible. With a supportive environment and a range of benefits including competitive salary, annual leave, and professional fee coverage, this position is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in the optical field.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace app

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding professional development opportunities

Access to latest clinical technology and equipment

Regular team events and team building evenings

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment is essential.
• Knowledge of optical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers as they enter the store.
• Support experienced Opticians and Technicians in daily tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Optical Terminology Knowledge

Fast-paced Environment Experience

Job description

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Optical Assistant - Slough Specsavers

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

Optical Assistant - Slough Specsavers

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.

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 £28,000 (Depending on Experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time - 40 hours per week - Weekend working is essential | Part-Time working is considered (minimum 3 days per week including weekend)
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings
  
  

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 an optics business
• Knowledge/experience of optical terminology.
  
  

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Customer Service, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Retail

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