Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Newark

So, you’re a proactive people-person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you are an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a new opportunity, or you have a strong retail background with an interest in stepping into the industry, then this role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Our store
Located in the centre of Newark-on-Trent, our busy store is conveniently located near public transport links with ample parking nearby. 

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 from £11.64 per hour 
• Full time hours - 37.5 hours per week 
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc) 

What we’re looking for? 

Some of the responsibilities of this role include: 

• Welcoming customers into store 
• Booking in eye tests 
• Pre-screening patients 
• Providing style advice 
• Measuring frames 
• Taking phone calls

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 or some knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.  

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!