Optical Assistant
Specsavers
Optical Assistant
£24211
Specsavers, Whiteley, Fareham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6fb9b91c335e4e789241ac94b6b04011
Full Job Description
Optical Assistant roles at Specsavers are now even more rewarding. Join us and complete a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to a Level 3 BTEC to accelerate your optical career. The course improves knowledge and understanding of dispensing procedures and provides a stepping stone to the roles of DO, CLO and beyond! We're looking for someone who has previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant - however we'll continue to help develop and expand your knowledge. Some of the key tasks required include:
- Listening to patients, and giving good clear advice, explaining suitable products & offers whilst understanding NHS procedures & applying our own high standards
- Dispensing of lenses (single vision / bi-focal & varifocal)
- Carrying out pre-screening examinations & working alongside the wider team in day to day running of clinics
- Take measurements and support patients with collections, ensuring fit, comfort & accuracy of frames are checked thoroughly
- Maintain delivery of excellent customer service at all times, playing a valuable part of a customer journey & successful retail team. You've already demonstrated that you're a natural when it comes to customer care, you're articulate, good with people with an organised approach and always happy to help, so you'll fit right in as a valuable member of our friendly store team, joining a business that's going places.
- condensed hours considered From £11.64 per hour with bonus potential Fantastic benefits - birthday day off, dental and medical, employee discounts, enhanced leave and more!
- Previous optical experience is required for this role Join our team as an Optical Assistant, and you'll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers - a home where your previous optical expertise will be truly valued and where you'll be given the opportunity to thrive.
Specsavers Whiteley Full time - 40 hours a week - to include weekend work