Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant - Chichester, West Sussex

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.  

Our store 

This position will be based at both our East Street and Sainsbury’s, Westhampnett Road stores in Chichester. Our East Street store is within walking distance of the train station, offering excellent connections to many surrounding cities. It is also close to bus stops with links across the city and has an option for permit parking in a nearby car park. Meanwhile, our Sainsbury’s store offers free parking and is conveniently situated near bus stops with city-wide links

Life in store

We often get together as a team for social activities, including outings such as meals and bowling, fostering a fun and engaging environment for everyone. We also hold monthly team meetings to stay connected and aligned.

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: 

• Salary up to £27,000, depending on experience
• Performance related bonus scheme, with the potential to earn up to an extra £2,000 per year
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off 
• Full time hours (to include working weekends) 
• Pension contribution 
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme 
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/ Paternity etc)
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline 
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment 
• Regular team events and team building evenings 

What we’re looking for? 

Some of the skills we’re looking for include: 

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant  
• Passion for providing excellent customer service 
• Teamworking 
• IT confident 
• Excellent communication and listening 
• Ability to adapt and develop 

Find out more 

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.