Weekend Optical Pre-screener

Weekend Optical Pre-Screener

Specsavers Swadlincote

At Specsavers, our Optical Pre-screeners are the support pillar of the shop floor. 

The main aim of this role is to ensure that all customers who are visiting for an appointment are seen quickly and efficiently, helping to maintain a smooth journey throughout their visit. As the first point of contact for each patient, your role is essential to uphold the efficient running of the clinic and guarantee the best customer experience. 

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. 

Some of the key tasks required include:

• Listening to patients, and giving good clear advice, explaining suitable products & offers whilst understanding NHS procedures & applying our own high standards
• Carrying out pre-screening examinations & working alongside the wider team in day to day running of clinics
• Keep waiting times to a minimum & manage handover
• Assist with spectacle collections
• Maintain delivery of excellent customer service at all times, playing a valuable part of a customer journey & successful retail team.

You’ll need to be well-organised, approachable and great in a team, understanding the flexibility required to meet the changing needs of the store. Previous optical experience is not essential for this role, but it may be beneficial to your application. 

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:

• From £11.64 per hour + bonus after probation
• Part time hours - Saturday and Sunday 
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• 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 

Join our team and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers.

If you are interested, please click Apply as this vacancy will close once we have filled all available places.