Optical Assistant

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 The Petersfield Specsavers store is a busy, community-focused practice that prides itself on delivering outstanding patient care in a welcoming and professional environment. Located in a listed building and next to Lloyds bank within the town square there are local car parks in Swan Street and there is also on street parking in the local area. The practice offers a clinical setting with access to the latest technology, allowing colleagues to develop their skills while providing high-quality optical and audiology services. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer service and continuous improvement, Petersfield Specsavers is an excellent place for individuals who are passionate about making a real difference to customers' eyesight and hearing every day. Our team The team at Petersfield Specsavers is friendly, supportive and highly experienced, creating a diverse, positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed. Colleagues work closely together across optical and audiology services, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to deliver the best possible experience for every customer. With a strong focus on teamwork, development and open communication, the store fosters a culture where individuals feel valued, motivated and confident to grow their skills while maintaining the high standards of care Specsavers is known for. 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 circa £12.91 per hour, depending on experience and optical qualification • Plus performance based team bonus • Part Time hours - 15.5 hours over 2 days - Wednesday & Saturday • 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: • Experience in an Optics business/clinical setting • Basic knowledge of optical terminology • Ability to dispense Checked all the boxes? Now's the perfect time to apply! #LI-NS1