Optical Assistant

About the Role

Join Specsavers in Newbury, Hectors Way as an Optical Assistant, where your passion and experience in optical care will help customers as they enter our store. This position demands a caring individual with prior knowledge covering everything from preliminary eye screenings to dispensing eyewear.

Key Duties and Growth Opportunities

• Warmly greet and assist customers, guiding them through their optical needs.
• Utilize your optical experience to deliver efficient and knowledgeable service.
• Engage in ongoing professional training to expand your expertise within various business areas.
• Benefit from mentorship and assistance provided by seasoned Opticians and Technicians.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time role encompassing 40 hours weekly; weekend shifts are a requirement.
• Salary up to £26,852.80 annually.
• Automatic enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions, contingent on your participation.
• Access to Specsavers Perks, providing discounts and savings across numerous services.
• WeCare employee assistance program offering support for you and your immediate family during challenging times.
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app for mental wellness.
• Exclusive discounts on eyecare and hearing care for you and your family members.
• An extra paid holiday granted on your birthday to celebrate your special day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a dynamic, customer-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with optics or audiology retail settings.
• Basic understanding of optical and/or audiology terminology is advantageous.

Additional Information

If you possess a genuine interest in optical care combined with relevant experience, this is a timely opportunity to apply and advance your career at Specsavers.