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   

Specsavers Cirencester is a busy and well-established store located in the heart of the historic market town, providing expert eye and hearing care to the local community. The store benefits from a modern clinical environment, a supportive and experienced team, and a strong focus on delivering outstanding customer service. Conveniently situated in Cirencester town centre, the store is easily accessible by public transport, with regular bus services connecting the town to surrounding areas. The nearby bus interchange is just a short walk away, and there are also excellent road links and parking options close to the store. This makes Specsavers Cirencester an accessible and welcoming workplace where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and build a rewarding career

Our team   

At Specsavers Cirencester, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive, and experienced team that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer care. Team members work closely together across optical and audiology services, creating a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to share knowledge and support one another. Whether you're new to the industry or bringing previous experience, you'll receive ongoing training and development to help you build your confidence and progress your career. The team takes pride in fostering a positive workplace culture, where hard work is recognised, successes are celebrated, and colleagues are committed to helping each other succeed.

  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:   

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full Time - 38 hours per week, to include working a weekend day
• 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!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more 

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes: 

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

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!