Optical Assistant

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Based in Aberdeen, 56-58 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1BB
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We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

• Salary up to £24,500pa
• Working hours- 37.5 hours (open Mon-Sun 8am- 6pm)
• We will auto‑enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

• Act as the first point of contact for walk‑in customers, greet every customer warmly, arranging repairs or addressing concerns as appropriate
• Perform pre‑tests, dispenses, collections, repairs and adjustments
• Proactively engage with customers to explore their needs and offer assistance
• Clearly communicate Specsavers products, services, and promotional offers to customers
• Maintain a clean, organised, and visually appealing front‑of‑store environment in line with Specsavers retail standards
• Collaborate closely with the shop floor and clinical teams by monitoring the clinic flow and communicating any delays to enhance efficiency throughout the customer journey
• Embrace change positively and promote cross‑team collaboration in alignment with Specsavers’ vision and values

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical terminology.

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