Optical Assistant

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.  

We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. 

Our Store

Our Specsavers store is located within Sainsbury’s on Shripney Road in Bognor Regis and offers a modern, friendly, and fast‑paced working environment where customer care is at the heart of everything we do. The store is very accessible, with free on‑site customer parking available within the Sainsbury’s car park, making commuting simple and stress‑free. Public transport links are also good, with several local bus services stopping nearby and all within walking distance of the store. This location combines the energy of a busy retail setting with the professional standards of a leading optical provider, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to a high‑performing store known for its community focus and quality service.

Our team  

The Bognor Regis Sainsbury’s Specsavers is home to a warm, welcoming, and close‑knit team who take pride in creating a positive experience for every customer. The store operates with two well‑equipped test rooms, supporting smooth clinic flow and enabling the team to deliver high‑quality eye care throughout the day. You’ll be joining a friendly group of around eight dedicated colleagues who work collaboratively to maintain a supportive, upbeat, and customer‑focused atmosphere. Whether helping customers on the shop floor or supporting clinical services, the team is known for its approachable nature, strong communication, and genuine passion for great service—making it a fantastic environment to grow your skills and enjoy coming to work each day.

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:   

• Up to £27,000 per annum
• Plus bonus based on store performance
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week (to include 1 weekend day each week)
• Free parking on site
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

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 experience in a fast-paced customer service environment 
• Experience in optics business 
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Find out more 

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply.