Optical Assistant

3 months ago

Galashiels, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

**Galashiels**

**Regular pay reviews and a discretionary bonus - discussed more at interview**

**Working hours: Part Time 30 hours - once probation completed work pattern only requires alternate weekend work**

**History of career progression and development**

**Company discount system**

**Free parking nearby**

**Public Transport links from Edinburgh**

**Regular team events**

**Chance to enrol on a BTEC Level 3 qualification in dispensing from day 1**

**Experience level: Previous Optical experience is essential for this role**

Join our team as an Optical Assistant, and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers - a home where your previous optical expertise will be truly valued and where you’ll be given the opportunity to thrive.

**Optical Assistant roles at Specsavers are now even more rewarding. Join us and complete a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to a Level 3 BTEC to accelerate your optical career. The course improves knowledge and understanding of dispensing procedures and provides a stepping stone to the roles of DO, CLO and beyond**

We’re looking for someone who has previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant - however we’ll continue to help develop and expand your knowledge.

Some of the key tasks required include:

- 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.

You’ve already demonstrated that you’re a natural when it comes to customer care, you’re articulate, good with people with an organised approach and always happy to help, so you’ll fit right in as a valuable member of our friendly store team, joining a business that’s going places.

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