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 heart of the local community, Specsavers Gorseinon is a busy and well-established optical and hearing centre dedicated to delivering outstanding customer care and clinical excellence. Situated on Alexandra Road in Gorseinon, Swansea, the store offers a wide range of eye health and hearing services, supported by modern technology and a passionate, customer-focused team. The store features five test rooms, enabling the team to deliver high-quality clinical care while supporting a consistently strong customer experience. The store benefits from excellent public transport links, including regular local bus services connecting Gorseinon with Swansea, Llanelli and surrounding areas. For those travelling by car, free parking is available nearby.

Our team   
At Specsavers Gorseinon, you'll be joining a welcoming, experienced and supportive team that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer care. Colleagues work collaboratively across all areas of the business, creating a positive and inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on teamwork, clinical excellence and continuous learning, the store offers an environment where individuals can thrive while making a genuine difference to the lives of their customers.

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:   

• £12.91 per hour
• Full Time - 40 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
• 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!