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   

Based on West Street in Havant, an historic market town located between Portsmouth and Chichester on England’s south coast, our store is right in the centre of a vibrant and busy community. We are near bus stops and the train station is just a short walk away. 

Our team   

You’ll be joining a supportive, experienced and close‑knit team who take real pride in delivering outstanding customer care. Our store is home to a well‑established group of Optical Assistants, Optometrists and Optical experts who work collaboratively to create a welcoming, professional environment. We have a friendly and inclusive culture, dedication to high clinical standards and commitment to helping each other grow—ensuring you’ll feel supported, valued and part of something genuinely positive from day one.

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 £12.41 an hour, depending on age
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week, to include weekend hours but no late nights
• We will auto-enrol 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!