Optical Assistant

1 week ago


Durham, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

**Optical Assistant - Arnison**

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 store**

Based in Arnison, our store is situated in a retail park with free parking

**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 £23.500 per annum (experience depending)
- Monthly bonus after probation
- Full time - 37.5 hours - weekend working is essential
- Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
- Extra day off on your birthday
- WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
- Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
- Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
- Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)

**What we’re looking for?**

Some of the skills we’re looking for include:

- Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
- Passion for providing excellent customer service
- Teamworking
- IT confident
- Excellent communication and listening
- Ability to adapt and develop

**Find out more



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