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The Role
As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with.
You will be based in store and report to the store manager. You will work on the shop floor and spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre‑screening activities of an eye‑test through to helping our customers find the perfect eye‑wear solution for them – no two days will be the same.
Role
Your role within the team as an Optical Assistant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry‑leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop‑based learning and practical ‘on the job’ experience.
Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses
Support with eye-tests and pre‑screening activities
Provide aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
Maintain shop floor standards
What You’ll Need To Have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
Passion for customer care
Enthusiasm for learning and personal development
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criteria.
Experience in a retail or clinical environment
Our Benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary quarterly bonus
Generous employee discounts
Clinical and Non‑Clinical
Career development opportunities
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more s/rewards . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.
What's Next
If your application is successful, you'll be invited to an in‑store interview in the next 14 days.
Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Retail
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