Optical Assistant

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

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.  We'd love for the right candidate to join us and progress, with support, into Management too!

Our Store

Based at 56-58 Union Street, Aberdeen City, AB10 1BB, we are located just along from Marks & Spencer’s, opposite Sports Direct. If arriving into the Main Bus Station or Aberdeen Railway Station, go up Market Street and you will see the store opposite the junction. 

What’s on offer?  

Our busy and welcoming Aberdeen store is a wonderful place to work, with a freindly and professional team and all the equipment you need to ensure you can do your job to the best of your abilities. 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 37.5 hours working 5 days out of 7, including weekend hours, on a rota basis - part time considered
• Salary depending of experience (reviewed during probation) up to £25,500 plus bonus potential
• Bi-annual staff profit share bonus
• 28 days holiday increasing with length of service up to 38 days a year
• Staff discount - free glasses every year, unlimited 50% off for personal use, 75% off for family and friends
• Company sick pay increasing with length of service
• On going development and progression opportunities after probation completed - Cert3/4 up to sponsorship on the dispensing optician program
• Perks plus discount platform
• Pension contribution
• Medical + dental cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits such as annual travel insurance, PHI
• Annual paid day off every year for charity work
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
• Working for a certified Great Place to Work company: Working at Specsavers | Great Place to Work® UK (our Ringwood store scored 100%!)

Find out more 

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.  

Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.