Optical Assistant

Boots UK; Street; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support services

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in the United Kingdom is looking for an Optical Assistant. In this role, you will interact with customers, assisting them with eyewear solutions while maintaining store standards. You must have a passion for customer care and be eager to learn. Responsibilities include managing the dispensing of glasses and contacts, supporting eye-tests, and providing aftercare. The company offers various benefits, including generous discounts and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for customer care.
• Enthusiasm for learning and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses.
• Support with eye-tests and pre-screening activities.
• Provide aftercare support through repairs and adjustments.
• Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions.
• Maintain shop floor standards.

Skills

Customer care

Enthusiasm for learning

Job description

Overview

As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. You will be based in store and report to the store manager. You will work on the shop floor and spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre-screening activities of an eye-test through to helping our customers find the perfect eyewear solution for them – no two days will be the same.

Responsibilities

• Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses
• Support with eye-tests and pre-screening activities
• Provide aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
• Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
• Maintain shop floor standards

What You’ll Need To Have

• Passion for customer care
• Enthusiasm for learning and personal development

Desirable

• Experience in a retail or clinical environment

Our Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.

Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What’s Next

If your application is successful, you''ll be invited to an in-store interview in the next 14 days. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.