Optical Assistant
Specsavers, Richmond upon Thames
Optical Assistant
£25000
Specsavers, Richmond upon Thames
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 8 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f265053d4fb545978a6e72bb4164b3e7
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.
- Specsavers Perks
- WeCare/LifeWorks, Headspace
- Eye and Ear care discounts
- Birthday leave,
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues
- Opportunities for Progression & Development - fully supported Experience level: Previous Optical experience required 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.