Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Washington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends and Family discount

Specsavers Perks

WeCare helpline

Birthday off

Job summary

Specsavers in Washington is seeking an Optical Assistant with a welcoming, customer‑focussed approach. You’ll support customers through their eyewear journey, guided by experienced Opticians and Technicians, and you’ll receive comprehensive training.

The role offers 40 hours a week full-time or part-time options, including a weekend day, with benefits such as Friends and Family discount, Specsavers Perks, WeCare helpline, and generous personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fast-paced customer service
• Experience in optics or Audiology beneficial
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in-store
• Support customers through eyewear journey with training
• Collaborate with opticians and technicians

Skills

Customer service

Optical experience

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 Washington our store has local parking

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Salary - £12.91 per hour
• Full time 40 hours or part time available - will inlcude a weekend day
• Friends and Family discount
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme
• bonus
• Free parking

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.