Optical Assistant

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

We’re looking for a passionate hard-worker with some previous optical experience who is ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

Our store  

Based in North Shields our store has off-site parking and bike lockups available.      

Our team  

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. 

What’s on offer? 

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:  

• Salary - £26,852 per annum (pro rata)
• Bonus available
• Full-time: 5 days per week (40 hours) - to include a weekend day
• Part-time available: minimum of 3 days per week - to include a weekend day
• Friends and Family discount
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!