Home Visits Optical Assistant

Are you ready to take your skills on the road? As a Home Visits Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you can do just that.

If you love your job but are a bit bored, if you love working with patients but want a new challenge, then this role might be for you.

You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who are unable to come into our stores. Not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll also be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community. We are looking for an experienced Optical Assistant, who can confidently dispense at all levels, measure and fit and you must hold a full UK driving licence. You will also need to be computer literate and be able to confidently work on your own initiative and manage your time effectively.

You will be working in and around Southampton, however, our region covers Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Waterlooville and Isle of Wight areas and there will be a requirement to cover anywhere within this territory, when required.

With more 1-on-1 time spent with patients in the place where they feel comfortable, you can really cater to their needs and make a real difference in their lives.

Our business  

Our region covers Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Waterlooville and Isle of Wight.

Our team  

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people ready and waiting for you to meet.   

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:   

• Full-time: 5 days per week 8.30am-5.30pm (flexiblity required)
• Salary £27,000 per annum
• Company car or £3k car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• 28 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays)
• Your birthday as an additional paid day off
• Benefits include Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most

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 Home Visits Optical Assistant. These include:   

• Current or recent optical experience (at least 6 months-1 year) and you must be able to confidently dispense at all levels
• You must hold a full UK driving licence and be a confident driver
• Computer literate and confident using laptop/tablet and mobile phone

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

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