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   

The Farnham Specsavers store is a busy, customer-focused optical and audiology practice, dedicated to delivering high-quality eye and hearing care within a welcoming and professional retail environment. Located in the heart of Farnham, the store benefits from excellent public transport links, including nearby train services and local bus routes, making it easily accessible for both customers and colleagues. 

Our team   

The team at Specsavers Farnham is a friendly, supportive, and highly collaborative group of professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. Made up of experienced optical and audiology specialists, retail advisors, and clinical staff, the team works closely together to ensure a seamless and efficient customer journey from start to finish. There is a strong focus on coaching and development, with colleagues encouraged to build their skills and progress within the business. The store fosters a positive and inclusive culture where teamwork is at the heart of everything, and successes are shared and celebrated. With a supportive management team and a commitment to high standards, the Farnham team creates an engaging and rewarding environment for both new and existing colleagues.

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 £26,500 per annum dependent on experience and optical qualifications
• Quarterly Bonus - dependent on performance 
• Hours - Full time or Part time (full time - 37.5 hours) School hours considered. Includes weekend work
• 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!