Optical Assistant

1 day ago


East Midlands, United Kingdom Boots Opticians Full time

Job Description About the role As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. You will be based in store and report to the store manager. You will work on the shop floor and spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre‑screening activities of an eye‑test through to helping our customers find the perfect eye‑wear solution – no two days will be the same. Your role within the team as an Optical Assistant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry‑leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop‑based learning and practical ‘on the job’ experience. You will also: Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses Support with eye‑tests and pre‑screening activities Provide aftercare support through repairs and adjustments Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions Maintain shop floor standards What you’ll need to have Passion for customer care Enthusiasm for learning and personal development It would be great if you also have Experience in a retail or clinical environment Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary quarterly bonus Generous employee discounts Clinical and non‑clinical career development opportunities Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots Opticians At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an in‑store interview in the next 14 days. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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