About this role
Optical Assistant So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you, however if you're simply keen to get into optics and have experience working in fast paced retail environments, then we'd love to hear from you! As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.
Our store Based in Barnsley, our store is looking for someone with previous optical experience that can dispense all levels, or somebody that can offer exceptional customer service and has experience working in fast-paced retail environments.
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:
Salary - £26,925.96 per annumFriends and Family discount Full time 40 hours a week - Will include 1 weekend daySpecsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme Extra day off for your birthday WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits Discounted GlassesEnhanced sick pay What we’re looking for? If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:
Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing AssistantPassion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easierGreat teamworkA good initiativeConfidence in using IT systemsExcellent communication and listening skillsPrepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something newAble to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we’ll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless). Find out more If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.
This includes:
Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environmentExperience in optics or Audiology businessBasic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology. Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!