At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with eye care needs and provide exceptional service in-store.
- Company: Join the Boots Opticians team, known for its friendly and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts, bonuses, and flexible benefits for a balanced life.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and a supportive workplace for everyone.
- Why this job: Make a difference in customers' lives while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for customer care and eagerness to learn; retail experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25000 £ per year.
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 for them – no two days will be the same.
Role
- 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
Desirable Skills
- 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 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.
Optical Assistant in Barnstaple employer: Boots UK
At Boots Opticians, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where every Optical Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service. With generous employee discounts, a robust retirement savings plan, and numerous career development opportunities, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to inclusivity and support, including access to 24/7 counselling services, makes Boots Opticians a rewarding place to build your career in the heart of the community.
