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 Kingswinford Specsavers store is a busy, community-focused optical and audiology practice committed to delivering exceptional customer care and professional expertise. Located in the heart of the local high street, the store benefits from excellent accessibility, with convenient public transport links including regular bus services connecting Kingswinford to Dudley, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas, making it easy to travel to and from the store.

Our team   

The team at the Kingswinford Specsavers store is a friendly, supportive, and highly experienced group of professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. Colleagues work closely together across both optical and audiology departments, creating a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to share knowledge and support one another. The store benefits from a strong leadership team that prioritises development, providing ongoing training and opportunities for career progression, while fostering a positive and inclusive culture where achievements are recognised and celebrated.

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:   

• Full Time - 37.5 hours a week, to include working weekends
• 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!