The role
Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
As an Administrator at Specsavers, you’ll be organised, professional, friendly and ready to tackle a variety of tasks. Your role will include answering phone calls and general enquiries, triaging patients on the phone, and supporting all aspects of audiology administration, such as updating & filing records, and managing appointments. You will also be trained how to assist with minor hearing aid repairs. Your aim will be to deliver a first-class administrative and customer service experience, helping to support the smooth running and ongoing success of the store.
Our store
The Paignton Specsavers store is a vibrant and well‑established practice located on Victoria Street, offering exceptional eye and hearing care supported by the latest clinical technology. The store is well‑designed to support high customer demand while ensuring a smooth, efficient experience for patients. The store also benefits from excellent public transport connections, with local bus routes and the train station within walking distance. With a supportive leadership team and strong development opportunities, Worthing Specsavers provides an ideal environment for those looking to start or grow their career in audiology services.
Our team
The Paignton Specsavers team is a welcoming and well‑established group of colleagues, reflecting the scale and capability of the store as a major local practice. Team members include fully qualified optometrists, dispensing opticians, audiology specialists, and a strong retail team, all working together to deliver high‑quality eye and hearing care. The store’s leadership places strong emphasis on development, training, and maintaining a positive working environment, helping the team provide a welcoming, knowledgeable, and efficient service to the local community.
What’s on offer?
Alongside great training, development opportunities and day-to-day support, this role includes::
- Up to £12.91 an hour depending on experience
- Monthly team bonus potential
- Part Time - 3 days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am - 3.00pm
- We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
- Your birthday day off as additional leave
- Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
- Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at Specsavers | Great Place to Work® UK
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 a Receptionist. These include:
- Strong communication skills, with a friendly and professional approach both face‑to‑face and over the phone
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage appointments, records, and multiple tasks efficiently
- Confidence using computer systems and a good level of IT literacy
- A calm, patient‑focused manner, with the ability to triage queries and remain composed in a busy environment
- Attention to detail, particularly when updating and maintaining accurate records
- Willingness to learn new systems and support minor hearing aid repairs after training
- A positive, team‑focused attitude with a genuine desire to deliver great customer care
- Previous experience in a reception, customer service, or administrative role is a bonus, but not essential
If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Key information
Location
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- Customer Service
- Permanent
Apply by
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