Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Galway; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specsavers Perks

Discounted benefits scheme

WeCare – UK confidential employee helH

Outstanding clinical and professional

Access to latest clinical technology

Regular team events

Job summary

Specsavers in Ireland is seeking an Optical Assistant to warmly welcome customers, assist with eye tests, and provide style guidance. The role offers full-time hours with weekend shifts and a competitive hourly rate, supported by strong training and development opportunities from experienced Opticians and Technicians.

No prior experience required; passion and reliability are valued. The store in Knocknacarra provides ongoing learning and access to the latest clinical equipment and team events to

Qualifications

• Passionate, hard-working attitude with focus on customer service.
• Willingness to learn through training and development.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone calls
• High level of customer service
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Organisational skills
• Good phone manner

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Phone etiquette

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers 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 don’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 Knocknacarra, 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:

• €14.35 per hour
• Full time with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks
• Discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Regular team events and team building evenings

What we’re looking for?

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call
• High level of customer service
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Organisational skills
• Good phone manner