Optical Assistant

Specsavers

York and North Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks – discounts

Extra day off for birthday

WeCare confidential helpline

Clinical and professional development

Discounted hearing and eyecare

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our team across the York and Vangarde stores. You will warmly welcome customers, assist with eyewear needs, and benefit from our extensive training and development program with support from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

We offer full-time 40 hours or part-time options, with weekend shifts. Our Specsavers Perks scheme includes discounts and additional benefits, plus an extra day off for your birthday and WeCare helpline for staff

Qualifications

Some previous optical experience is preferred.
Confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors.
Plenty of training and development across business areas with support from Opticians and Technicians.

Responsibilities

Confidently welcome and assist customers.
Provide optical consultations and support to customers.
Participate in training and development opportunities.
Work across York and Vangarde stores.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

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

You will work across both our York and Vangarde stores.

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: