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Optical Assistant - South Woodham Ferrers, Sainsburys

Employer
Specsavers
Location
South East England
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Closing date
15 Oct 2019

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Job Role
Optical Assistant
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Optical Assistant - South Woodham Ferrers, Sainsburys Role summary Brand New Practice opening later on this year.....

Are you the type of individual that gets excited about the future of optics? What’s more, would you motivate your colleagues to be the same simply because you’re passionate about offering an innovative, state-of-the-art source of healthcare right on the high street? If you’re all about providing exceptional levels of service as part of a revolutionary retail environment, you’ll love the forward-thinking ethos of our NEW South Woodham Ferrers practice.

At Specsavers, we’ve based our success on bringing in talented people and giving them what they need to flourish. At the forefront of the optical industry, our stores have the latest testing equipment and in-store software, from iPads offering Digital Precision Eyecare to dedicated Visual Field testing rooms and OCT machines- we’re always championing the most up-to-date optical and retail technology.

Does this technology-focused, dynamic opportunity sound like something you would like to pursue? Well, you're in luck. At our South Woodham Ferrers store, we currently have the following package on offer for qualified Optical Assistants like yourself:

    Competitive and desirable salary dependent on experienceFull and Part-time positions33 days HolidayInclusion on Specsavers Pension SchemeExclusive access to Specsavers PerksPhenomenal one-on-one dedication to your progressionMultiple training and learning courses to aid your development
As well as excellent development opportunities and the tools you are going to need to succeed, you'll also be able to take advantage of our unusual business model. Specsavers is a Partnership of nearly 2,000 individually-run businesses meaning that, even as a member of our retail staff, you'll find that you can directly influence the success of the store you work in.

What will the job involve?

    Approaching customers to offer assistanceArranging appointments and operating the tillBuilding superb knowledge of Specsavers productsAnalysing prescriptions and accurately dispensing single vision lensesLearning and applying NHS practices and proceduresGaining basic optical knowledge about visual perception and visual defects
What you'll need:

    Previous experience in OpticsProven customer service skillsA real passion for self-developmentDedication to working in a collaborative environmentA desire to help others and support Specsavers' partner charities
Specsavers is about more than just selling glasses, hearing aids and contact lenses… it’s also about changing lives for the better. Our lively, dynamic working environment puts you at the heart of this process, giving you the chance to make a difference and see the effects of your hard work in the smiles of customers leaving your store.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Laura Field on 01566 770228 or email laura.field@specsavers.com

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