Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Stockport; On-site; GBP 1,102,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Stockport is looking for an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers and help them find the right eyewear. You’ll work with experienced opticians and technicians, receiving training and development across various business areas to grow your career.

We offer a range of benefits, including a pension auto-enrollment, Headspace access, and eyewear discounts. Weekend availability is essential, with full-time or part-time options depending on store needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles in optics or retail.
• Comfort with using IT systems and warehouse/point-of-sale software.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers with optical needs.
• Support store team and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

IT systems

Communication

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 Stockport, our store has great career progression opportunities!

Whats on offer?

• Salary - up to £12.91 an hour
• Full time (38 hours) or Part time (3 days) availability- weekend working is essential
• Endless development and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with excellent store partners leading the way
• 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

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.