Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Worthing; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrollment with company

Specsavers Perks portal

WeCare employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you

Birthday day off

Job summary

Specsavers Worthing is seeking an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers, provide basic optical support, and assist qualified Opticians. The role offers training and development across optical and audiology services, with a friendly team and a focus on customer care.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package and flexible hours. Progressive career opportunities and support from experienced colleagues are available in a busy community practice.

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

Optical experience

Customer service

Audiology 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 Worthing is a busy, community-focused opticians and audiology practice located in the town centre. The store offers a comprehensive range of eye care and hearing services, including adult and children's eye examinations, OCT 3D eye scans, contact lens consultations and fittings, dry eye clinics, glaucoma monitoring, cataract care and minor eye condition assessments. The audiology team also provides hearing tests, hearing aid fittings and aftercare, ear wax removal and hearing protection. The friendly team is committed to delivering excellent customer service, professional care and a welcoming, personalised experience to every customer.

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:

• Up to £12.71 per hour dependent on Optical experience plus bonus following successful completion of probation - Circa £300/£400 a month
• Full time or Part time considered - Must include working Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Benefits
• 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 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:

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