Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Woking; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers Woking is looking for a caring Optical Assistant with some optical experience to warmly welcome customers and help them through the store.

The role includes extensive training and development across optical and audiology services, with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians to guide your journey and help you grow within Specsavers.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Optics business/clinical setting.
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology.
• Ability to dispense.

Skills

Optical experience

Dispensing

Optical terminology

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

Specsavers Woking, located within Wolsey Place Shopping Centre, is a busy, customer-focused opticians and audiology practice dedicated to delivering high‑quality eye and hearing care to the local community. The store offers a comprehensive range of services, including adult and children’s eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans, contact lens fittings, dry eye treatments, home eye tests and a variety of eye health services. The audiology team also provides adult hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, hearing aid checks and aftercare, alongside hearing protection solutions. Customers can also choose from a wide selection of stylish glasses, designer frames, sunglasses and contact lenses. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, outstanding customer service and creating a welcoming environment, Specsavers Woking is committed to helping everyone see and hear better.

Our team

The team at Specsavers Woking is friendly, supportive and highly experienced, creating a diverse, positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed. Colleagues work closely together across optical and audiology services, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to deliver the best possible experience for every customer. With a strong focus on teamwork, development and open communication, the store fosters a culture where individuals feel valued, motivated and confident to grow their skills while maintaining the high standards of care Specsavers is known for.

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 up to £12.91 per hour
• Full time - 40 hours - to include working regular weekend hours
• We will auto-enrol 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more

This includes:

• Experience in an Optics business/clinical setting
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology
• Ability to dispense