Part Time Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Buxton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Discounted hearing and eyecare

Job summary

Specsavers Buxton is seeking an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers, book eye tests and assist with frame styling. You will learn under experienced Opticians and Technicians while developing your career in a supportive team.

The role offers practical training and the opportunity to grow within Specsavers. We provide comprehensive training, salary potential in a retail environment, and employee benefits such as WeCare, Headspace access and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous fast-paced customer service experience.
• Previous retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Optical Assistant - Buxton

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 retail 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.

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:

• 7.5 hours per week - Saturday working only
• Salary from £8.20 - £12.91
• Annual Leave - an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• 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
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits

What does the role involve?

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls

This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer service environment