Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Birthday day off

WeCare confidential helpline

Training & development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare

Weekly incentives

Job summary

Specsavers in Washington is hiring an Optical Assistant to welcome customers and provide support with eyewear and hearing care. The role offers full-time 40 hours or part-time options, weekend shifts, and strong training backed by experienced opticians and technicians.

Benefits include weekly incentives, discounts for friends and family, and confidential support through WeCare. A positive, customer-focused environment awaits with ongoing professional development opportunities.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Optics knowledge

Audiology knowledge

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 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 free 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 - £26,925.96 per annum
• Full time 40 hours or part time available - will inlcude a weekend day
• Weekly incentives - based on performance
• Friends and Family discount
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Free parking

Find out more

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.