Specsavers
Optical Assistant
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Optical Assistant
Optical Assistant – Gloucester Store
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 help customers as they walk through our doors. Once you’ve found your feet, you won’t just stop there—we offer professional training and development in other business areas, along with the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians to help you progress.
Our Store
The Gloucester Specsavers store is a busy environment based in the popular Eastgate Shopping Centre. It benefits from:
- A prominent retail location
- Seven test rooms
- A diverse customer base, offering expert clinical services
- A wide range of stylish and affordable eyewear
- Excellent public transport links, including nearby bus routes and Gloucester railway station
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Our Team
The Gloucester Specsavers store operates with a large, experienced team of approximately 55–60 colleagues, creating a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. The team includes:
- Optometrists
- Dispensing Opticians
- Optical Assistants
- Support roles, all working together to ensure smooth daily operations
A supportive culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing means our team thrives, with opportunity for progression at every level.
What’s on Offer?
As well as training, development, and support, we provide numerous benefits:
- Total package around £28,000 (basic salary + performance-based bonus, dependent on experience)
- Full-time role (38.75 hours per week), including one weekend day off
- Automatic pension scheme with employer contribution when you contribute
- Specsavers Perks – a portal to discounts and savings on everyday essentials
- WeCare – employee support service for you and your immediate family
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearingcare discounts for you and your family
- An additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate!
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
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Desirable Experience (Sets You Apart)
- Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
- Optics or Audiology business experience
- Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology
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