Ace & Tate
Optical Assistant - Weekend
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Optical Assistant - Weekend
Optical Assistant – Brighton, Bond Street
Company Description
Hi, we’re Ace & Tate – and yes, we make glasses. But more than that, we make working here worth your while.
About the Role
We are looking for an Optical Assistant in Brighton, Bond Street, for a 8-hour shift.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming vibe by making every customer feel seen and excited to be in store
- Deliver clear style advice by:
- Helping customers find frames that feel right for them
- Sharing helpful style tips
- Share your knowledge by explaining the differences between:
- lenses
- coatings
- fits to ensure customers make the right choice
- Get every detail right by:
- polishing lenses
- adjusting frames
- ensuring every pair of glasses leaves looking sharp and ready to wear
- Handle sales with care by:
- Guiding customers through lens upgrades, coatings, and add-ons
- Ensuring customers leave with exactly what they need
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What We Offer
- Compensation: £13.11 per hour, plus up to 16% monthly bonus when store targets are reached
- Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year, increasing to 33 days after two years of full-time service
- Wellbeing Support:
- Healthy snacks available
- Collaboration with ClassPass
- Free sessions with a certified psychologist through OpenUp
- Employee Perks:
- Up to two free pairs of glasses per year
- Discounts for friends and family
- Company Culture:
- Frequent and memorable team events
- Unlimited access to an internal learning portal for growth
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Benefits Summary
- £13.11/hour, rising to GBP 13.11 (internal transfers off scale possible)
- Resource-based pay – excel at your role, and you could be earning more than £17 per hour within 12 months
- Bonus potential: up to 16% of monthly salary, dependent on store performance and individual targets
- 28(+2) days’ holiday per year (it builds!)
- Health travel scheme offering immediate mental and physical support
- Secure and generous pension scheme – 11% employer contribution, rising to 15% after 3 years
- Complimentary two pairs of glasses per year (£395 value) to keep your own sight healthy
- Discounted lenses for family and friends
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