Optical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Worcester is looking for an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers, assist with eyewear fittings, and support our team of Opticians and Technicians on the shop floor.

This full-time role (37.5 hours, weekend work essential) offers extensive training and clear progression opportunities, plus benefits like employer pension contributions, Specsavers Perks, WeCare support, Headspace app, eyecare and hearcare discounts, an extra paid day off for your birthday, and enhanced family

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

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?

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:

• Full time - 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
• Salary up to £25,250
• 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

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.