Optical Assistant - Leighton Buzzard / Bletchley

Optical Assistant - Leighton Buzzard / Bletchley Role summaryAre you the type of individual that's committed to the care of others? What’s more, would you motivate your colleagues to be the same because you’re on a mission to deliver the best customer care possible? If you’re all about providing exceptional levels of service as part of a close-knit team, you’ll love the customer-focused ethos of our Leighton Buzzard or Bletchley practices.

At Specsavers, we're passionate about nurturing our founding vision - to support our staff to become the best they can be. We're committed to cultivating raw talent and letting it thrive, which is why it's not unheard-of for our talented Optical Assistants to quickly progress through the ranks and ultimately run their own store or even embark upon a career in Optometry.

Does this people-focused, dynamic opportunity sound like something you would like to pursue? Well, you're in luck. At our Leighton Buzzard or Bletchly stores, we currently have the following package on offer for qualified Optical Assistants like yourself:

Competitive and desirable salary dependent on experienceFull and Part-time positionsInclusion 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 outstanding development opportunities and the tools you’ll need to succeed, you'll also be able to take advantage of our unique 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 the job involves?

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 will 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 on this vacancy or to apply, please contact Laura Field at Specsavers Recruitment on 01566 770228 or email laura.field@specsavers.com