Retail Assistant (Opticians)

Boots; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optician retailer in Bolton seeks a Retail Assistant to join their dynamic store team. The role involves customer interaction, assisting with eye-tests, and maintaining shop standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for customer care and a desire to learn. Boots offers various benefits including bonuses, employee discounts, and career development opportunities. If you're looking to grow in an inclusive environment, apply today!

Benefits

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or clinical environment appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Order dispensing and collection of glasses and contact lenses.
• Support with eye-tests and pre-screening activities.
• Provide after-care support through repairs and adjustments.
• Complete operational and administrative tasks.
• Maintain shop floor standards.

Skills

Passion for customer care

Desire to learn

Job description

About the role

As a Retail Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team being the first and last person that our customers interact with. Working on the shopfloor you will spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store being part of the pre‑screening activities of an eye‑test through to helping our customers find the perfect eyewear solution for them no two days will be the same.

Your role within the team as a Retail Assistant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry leading Step Into Optics training programme. This programme includes both workshop based learning and practical on the job experience.

You will be based in store and report to the store manager.

Responsibilities

• Ordering dispensing and collection of glasses and contact lenses
• Supporting with eye‑tests and pre‑screening activities
• Providing after‑care support through repairs and adjustments
• Completing operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
• Maintaining shop floor standards

Qualifications

• Passion for customer care
• Desire to learn

Additional Qualifications

• Worked in a retail or clinical environment

Benefits

• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply)
• Clinical and non‑clinical career development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

Employment Type

Full Time

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

Next Steps

Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.