Optical Assistant

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, 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.

Our store Based in the heart of Chichester, our Specsavers store is located on the bustling East Street, with a second branch inside Sainsbury’s on Westhampnett Road. Both locations have recently been refreshed and offer a modern, welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. With excellent public transport links, including Chichester train station just a short walk away and regular bus services to both sites—getting to work is easy and convenient.

Our team We’re proud of our friendly and dedicated team who make our stores such a great place to work. Whether you’re based in the city centre or at our Sainsbury’s branch, you’ll be joining a supportive group of professionals who love what they do. We regularly get together outside of work and look forward to welcoming new faces to the team!

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:

• Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 40 hours per week (to include weekend working)
• Plus great bonus if store targets are met
• 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

What we’re looking for? If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Find out more If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply.