Optical Assistant

1 week ago


County Down, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

Specsavers, Newtownwards - Northern Ireland

Optical Assistant

So, you're a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like youd be a great fit here. So, if youve ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you dont need to have previous experience however it is desirable, 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.

We arent looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once youve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you dont 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.

Our store

Based in Newtownwards, our store has off-site parking. With sustainability at the forefront Newtownwards is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 33 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet, 14 of which have long standing service with the store and eagerly awaiting to show you the ropes

Whats 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:

  • Competitve Salary
  • Uncapped performance related bonus scheme
  • 28days annual leave plus your birthday off (pro rata)
  • Full time with weekend flexibility
  • Professional fees paid
  • Specsavers Perks our discounted benefits scheme
  • Annual subscription to the Headspace app
  • WeCare UK confidential employee helpline
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
  • Regular team events and team building evenings

What were 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:

  • Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers lives easier
  • Great teamwork
  • A good initiative
  • Confidence in using IT systems
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
  • Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing well be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).

Find out more

If youve got all these skills, wed 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
  • Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Checked all the boxes? Nows the perfect time to apply


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