More than a favourite
Being liked is great – but being globally recognised is even better. While others claim the title of the UK’s favourite optician, we’re proud to have been officially ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work. That means our people don’t just enjoy what they do – they thrive in a culture built on trust, support, and genuine care. If you’re looking for a career where your wellbeing matters as much as your ambition, you’re in the right place. Join us and see what it’s like to work somewhere the world truly admires.
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Here at Specsavers, it's more than just helping customers see and hear better by giving expert care. It's about helping our colleagues see their potential that little bit clearer, every single day.
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Whether you are looking to work in one of our stores or support offices, just starting your career or halfway through – we will find the perfect role for you.
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Salary
£7.75 per hour, plus store bonus
Location
Chester, North West, United Kingdom
Store ID
0163
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Locations
Chester
Description
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Specsavers ChesterSo, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. If you’v
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sf-84944-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
£7.55 per hour
Location
Honiton, South West & Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Store ID
0588
Contract Duration
Fixed Term Contract
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Locations
Honiton
Description
Optical Assistant ApprenticeshipHoniton Fantastic benefits, progression and development supported, store discounts plus more!So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering
Reference
sf-84942-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Competitive
Location
Kettering, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Store ID
0037
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optical Assistant
Locations
Kettering
Description
Optical Assistant - KetteringAre 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 som
Reference
sf-84938-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Support OfficeContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/29/2025
Summary
Celebrating National Payroll WeekPayroll might happen behind the scenes, but it’s at the heart of every organisation. Our Payroll Services team is a mix of problem-solvers, people champions, and proce
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/27/2025
Summary
Rachel Pointon’s career in optometry has been anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring. From hospital clinics to high-performing stores, from mentoring pre-regs to influencin
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/27/2025
Summary
Hi, I’m Alan 👋 I grew up on the southside of Glasgow and I’m currently the Lead Optometrist at Specsavers in Sauchiehall Street. How did I get here? To be honest, I was never entirely sure that op
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/22/2025
Summary
From law to lenses: Hannan Qureshi’s story After years in the legal profession, Hannan Qureshi has made a bold career switch to follow his passion - becoming the new Retail Director at Specsavers Shep
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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/22/2025
Summary
“I’ve found my place here.” Meet Daniel – Optometrist, Specsavers Home Visits Manchester Daniel Morgans didn’t follow the usual path into optometry. His early career included everything from call cent
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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/22/2025
Summary
A career shaped by experience- and instinct When Saraneeya Sivathas joined Specsavers as an Optical Assistant during her BioMed degree, she had no idea that a part-time job would spark a whole new car
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/18/2025
Summary
"Home visits is refreshing, it’s fulfilling, and I wouldn’t go back.” Meet EllaElla Helliwell lives in a quiet village in Cheshire with her husband and their cat, Rosie. After moving away for universi
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/15/2025
Summary
Parth Shah, Lead Clinical Performance Consultant (CPC), qualified as an optometrist at Specsavers in 2003. Since then, his journey has taken him from the clinic to the classroom, the boardroom, and ev
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/28/2025
Summary
A career begins with a life-changing moment When Mahnoor Khan joined Specsavers Norton as a pre-reg optometrist, she never imagined her clinical training would be put to the test in such a personal an
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/25/2025
Summary
When Deepali Modha first qualified as an Optometrist, she never imagined her career would one day take her far beyond the test room. But over the years, she’s carved out a path that’s as inspiri