Optical Assistant

Experienced Optical Assistant

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day.  

Our store

Based in Newcastle Kingston Park, our store has free parking!

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 starting from £12.21 an hour (depending on experience)
• Offering 3, 4 or 5 full days (up to 40 hours) with weekend working
• 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 or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

What we’re looking for? 

Some of the skills we’re looking for include: 

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant  

• Passion for providing excellent customer service 

• Teamworking 

• IT confident 

• Excellent communication and listening 

• Ability to adapt and develop 

Find out more 

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.