Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Experienced Optical Assistant for their Fort Kinnaird location in Wigan. The role involves assisting customers and supporting the store team with a focus on providing excellent service. Ideal candidates will have optical experience and a passion for customer care. Numerous training opportunities and employee benefits are available, including a competitive hourly pay starting at £12.41.

Benefits

Free parking

Friends and family discounts

Discounts within the retail centre

Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)

Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Optical Assistant is required.
• Desirable: experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in the store.
• Support experienced Opticians and Technicians.

Skills

Customer Service

Optical Experience

Job description

Experienced Optical Assistant

Specsavers Fort Kinnaird
Experience level: Must have previous experience as an Optical Assistant

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 Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird, 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:

• From £12.41 per hour depending on experience
• Part time hours Sat or Sunday or both weekend days
• Free parking
• Friends and family discounts
• Discounts within the retail centre
• Great transport links to the store
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.

This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!I-SP1