Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Urmston; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Full-time 40 hours

Pension auto-enrolment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace access

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers is looking for a caring Optical Assistant to join our busy store team in the UK. You’ll welcome customers, assist with pre-screening and dispensing, and provide excellent service with a friendly, professional approach.

We offer thorough training and development across optical and Audiology areas, plus a competitive salary, performance bonus, pension enrollment and a wide range of employee benefits through Specsavers Perks and WeCare support.

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 our doors.
• Assist with pre-screening to dispensing processes.
• Engage in training and development opportunities in optical/Audiology areas.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service experience

Audiology/Optics terminology knowledge

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 previous optical experience (from pre screening to dispensing) 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:

• Competitive salary depending on experience and optical qualification
• Performance based bonus
• Full time - 40 hours, to include weekend working
• 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!

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.