At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with eyewear solutions and support eye-tests and pre-screening activities.
- Company: Join Boots Opticians, a leader in the optical retail industry focused on customer care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a discretionary quarterly bonus and generous employee discounts for you and a second person.
- Other info: Flexible working options are available, including job share and reduced hours.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values inclusivity and offers extensive training through 'Step Into Optics'.
- Qualifications: A passion for customer care and a desire to learn are essential; retail experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25000 £ per year.
As a Retail Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. Working on the shopfloor you will 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 eyewear solution for them - no two days will be the same.
Your role within the team as a Retail 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.
Key Responsibilities- Ordering, dispensing and collection of glasses and contact lenses
- Supporting with eye-tests and pre-screening activities
- Providing aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
- Completing operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
- Maintaining shop floor standards
You will be based in store and report to store manager.
What You'll Need to Have- Passion for customer care
- Desire to learn
- Worked in a retail or clinical environment
- Discretionary quarterly bonus
- Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply)
- 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 including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
- 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.
Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
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.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.
Retail Assistant (Opticians) in Richmond employer: Boots
Boots Opticians offers a supportive environment with a focus on inclusivity and diversity. Located in various communities, they provide extensive career development opportunities and a range of flexible benefits, including enhanced parental leave and access to 24/7 counselling support.
