At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional customer service and support in a friendly store environment.
- Company: Join Specsavers, a trusted name on the High Street.
- Benefits: Earn up to £13.50 per hour, enjoy perks, and get extra time off for your birthday.
- Other info: Work in a certified Great Place to Work with excellent training opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for career progression.
- Qualifications: Previous optical experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Specsavers is a household name and a Highstreet staple. You could be part of the team. If you're a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need, 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. We'd love for the right candidate to join us and progress, with support, into Management too!
What's on offer?
- Up to £13.50 per hour depending on experience/qualifications (Up to £28,000 annual salary)
- 40 hours a week, part time considered for the right candidate (one day of the weekend each week)
- Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
- Extra day off for your birthday
- WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Specific progression on to a Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, if desired, once eligibility criteria are met
- Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
- Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
- Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
- Working for a certified Great Place to Work company: Working at Specsavers | Great Place to Work® UK (our Ringwood store scored 100%!)
If you're ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can't wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.
Got what we're looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.
Optical Assistant in Ringwood employer: Specsavers Careers
Join our dynamic team in Beverley as an Optometrist, where your career can flourish in a supportive environment that prioritises professional development and high-quality patient care. With access to state-of-the-art equipment, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous bonuses and employee support services, we are committed to ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally. Experience a workplace culture that values collaboration and excellence, making it an ideal setting for passionate eyecare professionals.
