Belfast Victoria Square

Specsavers, Belfast Victoria Square - Northern Ireland 
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.  
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 Belfast Victoria Square, our store has off-site parking and bike lockups available. With sustainability at the forefront, Specsavers Victoria Square is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. 
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: 

• Competitive Basic Salary 
• Uncapped performance related bonus scheme  
• 29 days annual leave (Includes Bank Holidays)
• Full time or part time with weekend flexibility  
• Professional fees paid 
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme 
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app 
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline 
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway 
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment 
• Support with CPD points 
• Regular team events and team building evenings 
• “Lunch on us” - Everyday!

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 Assistant 
• Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier 
• Great teamwork 
• A good initiative 
• Confidence in using IT systems 
• Excellent communication and listening skills 
• Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new 
• Able 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 environment 
• Experience in optics or Audiology business 
• Knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!