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Optical Assistant
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Optical Assistant – Brentwood
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-working individuals with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and assist customers as they step through our doors. Beyond finding your footing as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just stop there. We provide extensive professional training and development opportunities, along with the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians to guide you on this career journey. Here at Specsavers, whatever-your career aspirations, we can help you achieve them.
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What’s on Offer?
In addition to the support, training, and development opportunities you’ll receive, we boast an impressive range of benefits:
- Salary: Starting from £27,000
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year – plus an extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- Specsavers Perks: Access to a world of great everyday discounts and savings via our employee portal
- WeCare: Our dedicated employee support service to assist you and your immediate family when you need it most
- Complimentary Subscription: To the Headspace app for mental well-being
- Discounted Benefits: Including discounted hearing and eyecare services
- Enhanced Leave Pay: For all qualifying family leave (Maternity/Paternity, etc.)
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Requirements
To excel in this role as an Optical Assistant, we are seeking candidates with:
- Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
- Previous experience as an Optical Assistant or Dispensing Assistant
Desirable but not essential: Experience or skills that could set you apart include any notable achievements in optical service, technological training, or multitasking under pressure in customer-facing roles.
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