Optical Assistant
Specsavers, Oban, Argyll and Bute
Optical Assistant
Salary Not Specified
Specsavers, Oban, Argyll and Bute
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ad8b06c97c384c24ad197d2618511e33
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.
Salary: Depending on experience
Hours: Full time or Part time hours available. 37.5- 22.5 hours hours per week, Includes weekend working.
Experience: Must have previous optical experience- with great career progression opportunities
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.