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

Located in the popular retail area of Leckwith, Cardiff, the Leckwith Specsavers store offers a busy and rewarding working environment with a strong focus on customer care and clinical excellence. The store benefits from excellent transport links, free parking, and a high volume of customer footfall, providing team members with the opportunity to develop their skills while working alongside experienced optical and audiology professionals. With a friendly and supportive team culture, Leckwith Specsavers is committed to delivering outstanding service and creating a positive experience for every customer who visits the store.

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, depending on experience
• Full Time - 38 hours per week, to include weekend working
• 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
• Eyecare discounts
• Optional paid charity day each year, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that matters to you

What we’re looking for? 

Some of the responsibilities of this role include: 

• Welcoming customers into store
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients
• Providing style advice
• Measuring frames
• Taking phone call 

Previous experience working in an optical setting is required for this role

Find out more 

If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.  

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