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Optical Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
12.00 - 12.00 GBP Hourly
Recruiter
Specsavers
Closes
19 Jun 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Specsavers Chelmsford

So, you're a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you'd be a great fit here. So, if you've ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you need to have previous optical experience, you need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

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 GBP8.20 - GBP12.91 per hourFull time - 40 hourswith weekend working Part time hours available Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service) Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc) What we're looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant.These include:

Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers' lives easier Great teamwork A good initiative Confidence in using IT systems Excellent communication and listening skills Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we'll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless). 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 business Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology. Checked all the boxes? Now's the perfect time to apply!

Ad ID: 5418400759

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