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.
What's on Offer?
* Hours per week - 39 to include weekends
* Salary - up to £28,000 depending on experience
* 28 days holiday plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
* Pension contribution
* Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
* Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
* WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
Responsibilities
* Listening to patients, and giving good clear advice, explaining suitable products & offers whilst understanding NHS procedures & applying our own high standards
* Dispensing of lenses (single vision / bi-focal & varifocal)
* Carrying out pre-screening examinations & working alongside the wider team in day-to-day running of clinics
* Take measurements and support patients with collections, ensuring fit, comfort & accuracy of frames are checked thoroughly
* Maintain delivery of excellent customer service at all times, playing a valuable part of a customer journey & successful retail team
* Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
* Passion for providing excellent customer service
* Teamworking
* IT confident
* Excellent communication and listening
* Ability to adapt and develop
Qualifications
* Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
* Passion for providing excellent customer service
* Teamworking
* IT confident
* Excellent communication and listening
* Ability to adapt and develop
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