Optical Assistant at Specsavers

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer service, Optical terminology, Audiology terminology, Communication, Retail operations

Industry

Retail

Description

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical 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. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store   Based in Sainsbury's Blackhall in Craigleith Retail Park, our store has free parking available.       Our team   We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.  What’s on offer?  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 from £13 per hour (depending on experience) Working hours 37.5 per week (must be available to work weekends) We will auto-enrol you 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 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 Find out more 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 or Audiology business Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply! #LI-NA1

Responsibilities

The Optical Assistant will welcome and assist customers in a retail environment while working alongside experienced Opticians and Technicians. The role involves providing high-quality service and participating in professional training and development programs.