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Optical Assistant
Optical Assistant Vacancy – Specsavers Clevedon
Welcome to the right career move if you're a caring, passionate individual eager to continue [or begin] your career as an Optical Assistant.
About the Role
We’re searching for motivated, hard-working professionals with prior optical experience to confidently welcome and assist customers from the moment they walk through our doors. What’s more?
- Career development beyond your initial role
- Professional training in various business areas
- Support from experienced opticians and technicians
- The opportunity to build and shape your career with us at Specsavers
Our Store
The Specsavers Clevedon store is a bustling, customer-focused hub combining optical and audiology services. Our priorities are:
- Delivering high-quality eye and hearing care
- Positioned prominently in a thriving town centre with excellent transport links
- Recent full re-fit creating a modern, lively environment
- Advanced testing facilities and a wide range of eyewear for any style or budget
- A collaborative team of experienced optometrists, dispensing opticians, and retail colleagues, ensuring a seamless patient journey—from consultation to aftercare
- Emphasis on clinical excellence, personalised service, and community engagement
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The Team
At Specsavers Clevedon, our team thrives on:
- Friendliness, support, professionalism—we’re passionate about outstanding customer care
- A collaborative environment with a mix of experienced clinicians and dedicated retail professionals
- Strong teamwork, clear communication, and mutual support
- Ongoing training and career progression—including one structured learning hour off the shop floor every week
What’s on Offer?*
A supportive work culture, ** Fantastic benefits**, and excellent development opportunities—here’s what you gain by joining us:
- Salary: up to £27,925 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
- Full-time hours: 40 week (including a Saturday shift)
- No Sunday working
- Monthly bonus scheme
- Free parking available
- Specsavers Perks: A portal offering discounts and savings across everyday purchases
- WeCare: A 24/7 employee support service for you and your immediate family
- Headspace subscription (free, online mindfulness) included
- Eyecare & hearcare discounts for you and your family, plus a personal £220 annual allowance for eyewear
- Your birthday off as paid leave, to show you care
- Enhanced family leave & company sick pay
- Friendly work environment and positive team culture
- State-of-the-art, newly refurbished store
- Strong progression opportunities, including promotions to roles like clinical certifications
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Desirable Experience
While open to motivated applicants, having experience in any of these areas will make you stand out:
- Fast-paced customer service
- Optics or audiology business background
- Basic terminology knowledge in optical or audiology terminology
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