Optical Assistant

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.  

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team. 

Our business  

Located right in the heart of Tenterden, our wonderful store is based on a busy high street. It is a picturesque and vibrant place to work, with great public transport links and nearby on-street parking options. 

Our team  

You’ll be joining a friendly, experienced, and longstanding team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. Many of our colleagues have been with us for years, creating a stable and supportive environment where everyone is valued.
We’re a close-knit group who support each other and regularly socialise! We’re excited to welcome someone who’s ready to bring their experience and enthusiasm to the team and take the next step in their optical career.

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 £26,000 (depending on experience and age)
• 37.5 hours per week (with weekend working)
• Store bonus and individual bonus if targets met 
• 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

What we’re looking for? 

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:  

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment 
• Experience in optics business 
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Find out more 

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply.