Home Visits Optical Assistant/Trainee Optical Assistant

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant or a retail professional with a passion for customer care, looking for the next step? Would you love a role where you can make a difference to people's lives - all while enjoying your weekends off? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The team Specsavers Home Visits Stoke are seeking a highly motivated, friendly and reliable Optical/ Retail Assistant to join our growing domiciliary team. As a Home Visits Optical Assistant, you'll be visiting patients in their own homes, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional optical service to those who are unable to visit stores. This is a rewarding and varied role and is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. We are a small team, who support and encourage each other every day. What you'll be doing • Supporting patients through their eye care journey in their own homes • Delivering excellent customer service and compassionate care • Assisting with frame selection and dispensing (full training provided if needed) • Working closely with a small, supportive team • Travelling across Stoke, Crewe, Stafford and surrounding areas What we're looking for We welcome applicants from both optical and retail backgrounds. You'll ideally have: • Experience in optics OR a strong retail/customer service background • A passion for helping people and delivering exceptional service • Great communication and relationship-building skills • A positive, team-focused attitude • Due to the needs of our business, we are keen to speak with candidates who live in WS11 or ST postcode areas • A full UK driving licence is essential What is in it for you? • Working Hours: Monday to Friday - no weekends - 8.30am to 5.30pm - 40 hours per week • No Bank Holidays • Salary: Starting salary is £26,853 per annum • Career progression - Clear pathway into management, full support for Dispensing Optician Qualification. We are a business that values long term growth and internal progression • Company car or car allowance of £3,000 per annum (conditions apply) • Monthly bonus on top if your salary, meeting your targets you could earn £85-£500 a month with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off • 28 leave days (20 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays & 1 extra day for Birthday • All Great Place To Work benefits apply • Access to Specsavers Perks • Specsavers perks - discounts high street retailers • Employee eye and ear care discounts • Contributory pension If you've got all these skills, we can't wait for you to apply! #LI-LH1