At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with contact lenses, fittings, and ongoing care in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Specsavers in Yeovil, dedicated to excellent customer service.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £13ph, discounts, pension scheme, and additional perks like birthday leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture focused on continuous learning and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's vision while developing your career in optics.
- Qualifications: Previous customer service experience; knowledge of optics is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as a Contact Lens Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for passionate, hard‑workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. This role will have a strong focus on contact lenses, supporting customers with their lens choices, fittings, and ongoing care, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident with their vision solutions.
Our store, The Specsavers store in Yeovil, offers a fast‑paced, customer‑focused retail environment dedicated to delivering high‑quality optical and audiology services. Conveniently located within the town centre, the store is easily accessible via a range of public transport links, making it an ideal workplace for commuters.
With a strong emphasis on customer service, teamwork, and continuous development, the Yeovil store provides an engaging workplace for individuals passionate about making a real difference in people’s vision and hearing health.
The team at the Yeovil Specsavers store is a friendly, supportive, and highly collaborative group, committed to delivering excellent service to every customer. Made up of experienced optical professionals, retail specialists, and support colleagues, the team works closely together to create a positive and efficient working environment. Colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another, and develop their skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and progression.
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:
- Salary starting from £13ph, to increase depending on experience
- Full Time - 37.5 hours a week, to include weekend working
- Discounted parking
- Auto‑enrolment into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- Medical Cash Back Scheme
- WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
- Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:
- Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer service environment
- Experience in optics, contact lenses or Audiology business
- Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.
Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!
Contact Lens Assistant in Yeovil employer: Specsavers
At Specsavers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture in our Yeovil store. With a strong focus on professional development, our team members benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and the guidance of experienced colleagues, all while enjoying a range of perks including competitive salaries, employee discounts, and enhanced family leave. Join us in making a meaningful impact on customers' vision and hearing health in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment that values teamwork and personal growth.
