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 Leatherhead is a well‑established, community‑focused practice located inside the Swan Shopping Centre on Leatherhead High Street, benefiting from a central and easily accessible location for both customers and colleagues. The store delivers high‑quality eye and hearing care, and features four fully equipped test rooms, offering a welcoming, professional environment with access to market‑leading technology, strong support from experienced store partners, and ongoing training and development opportunities.
The practice is well served by public transport, with Leatherhead train station within easy walking distance, offering regular services to the surrounding areas. There are also local bus routes nearby, providing straightforward connections from the wider Surrey area. For those who prefer to drive, there is parking available close to the store, including public car parks within walking distance, making commuting simple and flexible.

Our team   

The store is supported by a small, close‑knit team of around 10 colleagues, creating a friendly and supportive working environment. With a strong focus on collaboration, the team works closely together across all areas of the business, allowing individuals to make a real impact while benefiting from shared knowledge, support, and clear communication.

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 based on experience and optical qualification
• Plus performance‑related bonus
• Full Time - 40 hours per week, to include weekend working
• Free breakfast available in store
• 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!