Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Worcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store incentives

Employer pension contributions

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Worcester is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to welcome customers and support them with precision and care. Full-time, 37.5 hours, weekend work is essential, and a clear pathway for training and progression is provided.

The store offers in-store incentives and comprehensive benefits, including pension enrollment with employer contributions, headspace subscription, eyecare discounts, and enhanced family leave to support you and your loved ones.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

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 Worcester, our store has great career progression opportunities!

What’s on offer?

• Full time - 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• Salary up to £25,250
• Incentives in store
• 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!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more

But there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.

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