Home Visits Optical Assistant Macclesfield

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant or a retail professional with a passion for customer care, looking for the next step? Would you love a role where you can make a difference to people's lives - all while enjoying your weekends off?  If you live in Crewe, Stafford, Macclesfield or Stoke area, we want to hear from you.

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The team

Specsavers Home Visits Stoke are seeking a highly motivated, friendly and reliable Optical/ Retail Assistant to join our growing domiciliary team.

As a Home Visits Optical Assistant, you’ll be visiting patients in their own homes, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional optical service to those who are unable to visit stores. This is a rewarding and varied role and is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. We are a small team, who support and encourage each other every day.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting patients through their eye care journey in their own homes
• Delivering excellent customer service and compassionate care
• Assisting with frame selection and dispensing (full training provided if needed)
• Working closely with a small, supportive team
• Travelling across Stoke, Crewe, Stafford and surrounding areas

What we’re looking for

We welcome applicants from both optical and retail backgrounds.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in optics OR a strong retail/customer service background
• A passion for helping people and delivering exceptional service
• Great communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Due to the needs of our business, we are keen to speak with candidates who live in WS11 or ST postcode areas
• A full UK driving licence is essential

What is in it for you?

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday - no weekends - 8.30am to 5.30pm - 40 hours per week
• No Bank Holidays
• Salary: Starting salary is £26,853 per annum
• Career progression - Clear pathway into management, full support for Dispensing Optician Qualification. We are a business that values long term growth and internal progression
• Company car or car allowance of £3,000 per annum (conditions apply)
• Monthly bonus on top if your salary, meeting your targets you could earn £85-£500 a month with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off
• 28 leave days (20 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays & 1 extra day for Birthday
• All Great Place To Work benefits apply
• Access to Specsavers Perks
• Specsavers perks - discounts high street retailers
• Employee eye and ear care discounts
• Contributory pension

If you’ve got all these skills, we can't wait for you to apply!