Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant 

Specsavers Swadlincote

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.

Located in the historic mining town of Swadlincote, our busy store is conveniently located on the High Street, a short walk from the bus station and with plenty of free parking available 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:

• Up to £12.41 per hour + bonus after probation
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Full or part time hours available - weekend flexibility is essential. 
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Enhanced parental leave and sick pay (after 1 years service) 
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Free Parking 

Some of your key responsibilities will include: 

• Listening to patients, and giving good clear advice, explaining suitable products & offers whilst understanding NHS procedures & applying our own high standards
• Dispensing of lenses (single vision / bi-focal & varifocal)
• Carrying out pre-screening examinations & working alongside the wider team in day to day running of clinics
• Take measurements and support patients with collections, ensuring fit, comfort & accuracy of frames are checked thoroughly
• Maintain delivery of excellent customer service at all times, playing a valuable part of a customer journey & successful retail team.

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.